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Unpaid wages, paydays and your final paycheck in South Carolina
South Carolina's Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation says employers must pay all wages due within 48 hours of separation or by the next regularly scheduled payday, not to exceed 30 days. The U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division says complaints to it are confidential.
Educational only. Not legal advice. Sources checked November 2, 2026.
What the official sources say
- South Carolina's Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation says employers must pay all wages due within 48 hours of separation or by the next regularly scheduled payday, not to exceed 30 days. South Carolina state labor agency. Checked November 2, 2026
- A note on the U.S. Department of Labor's payday table says South Carolina employers with 5 or more employees must give written notice at hiring of the agreed wages and the time and place of payment. U.S. Department of Labor, State Payday Requirements. Checked November 2, 2026
- The U.S. Department of Labor lists the South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing & Regulations as the state labor office for South Carolina; its listed phone number is 803-896-4300. U.S. Department of Labor, State Labor Offices. Checked November 2, 2026
- The U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division says complaints to it are confidential. U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division: How to File a Complaint. Checked November 2, 2026
- The Wage and Hour Division says an employer cannot retaliate against a worker for exercising their rights, filing a complaint or cooperating with an investigation. U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division: How to File a Complaint. Checked November 2, 2026
Official links
- South Carolina: official wage and final pay information
- South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing & Regulations
- U.S. Department of Labor: how to file a wage complaint
How to keep these papers
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- Pay stubs, schedules and hours
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- Dated notes of what happened
- Complaints you made and the replies
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Questions
Where do these South Carolina facts come from?
Each fact on this page is copied from an official source: South Carolina state labor agency; U.S. Department of Labor, State Payday Requirements; U.S. Department of Labor, State Labor Offices; U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division: How to File a Complaint. We checked that each source still says it on November 2, 2026. Rules and forms change, so open the official link and read the current version before you rely on it.
Is this legal advice?
No. This page is educational only and is not legal advice. KeepMyProof is not a law firm. For advice about your situation, ask a lawyer licensed in South Carolina or your court's self-help center.
Which papers should I keep for workplace evidence?
A good start: Handbook and policies; Pay stubs, schedules and hours; Messages sent to you; Dated notes of what happened; Complaints you made and the replies; Job reviews and warnings. Keep only papers you are allowed to have, write the date on each note, and keep originals somewhere safe.
How can I keep these papers private on my phone?
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Educational only. Not legal advice.