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South Carolina ADA + employment hiring law
South Carolina Human Affairs Law, S.C. Code Ann. § 1-13-30. Enforced by South Carolina Human Affairs Commission. Federal ADA Title I (42 U.S.C. § 12112) applies in parallel.
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State statute
South Carolina Human Affairs Law is codified at S.C. Code Ann. § 1-13-30.
Prohibits employment discrimination based on disability and other protected classes.
Federal ADA Title I (42 U.S.C. § 12112) and EEOC implementing regulations (29 C.F.R. Part 1630) apply in parallel.
Enforcing agency
South Carolina Human Affairs Commission
Agency website: https://schac.sc.gov/
SCHAC has a worksharing agreement with the EEOC; charges are typically dual-filed.
Employer-coverage threshold
15+ employees under S.C. Code Ann. § 1-13-30(d).
What this page is not
This page is a public-record reference to statutes and agencies. It is not a survey of South Carolina case law, an enforcement-history summary, or legal advice. Relevant case law and agency-guidance interpretations evolve. Consult qualified employment counsel for South Carolina-specific questions.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the primary employment-discrimination statute in South Carolina?
South Carolina Human Affairs Law, codified at S.C. Code Ann. § 1-13-30. Prohibits employment discrimination based on disability and other protected classes.
Which agency enforces employment-discrimination law in South Carolina?
South Carolina Human Affairs Commission. SCHAC has a worksharing agreement with the EEOC; charges are typically dual-filed.
What employer-size threshold applies in South Carolina?
15+ employees under S.C. Code Ann. § 1-13-30(d).
How does South Carolina interact with federal ADA Title I?
Federal ADA Title I (42 U.S.C. § 12112) applies to private employers with 15 or more employees nationwide. South Carolina employers also face the state-level statutory framework above. SCHAC has a worksharing agreement with the EEOC; charges are typically dual-filed.
Where can I read the South Carolina statute and agency materials?
Statute citation: S.C. Code Ann. § 1-13-30. Agency: South Carolina Human Affairs Commission at https://schac.sc.gov/. EEOC ADA Title I guidance is available at https://www.eeoc.gov/disability-discrimination.
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