South Carolina law
Workers' Compensation Laws in South Carolina.
South Carolina workers' compensation covers employers with 4 or more employees (or those with annual payroll exceeding $3,000). TTD benefits pay 66 2/3% of average weekly wage with a maximum of $1,134.43/week (2025). The state has a 90-day notice requirement — one of the longest in the nation. A 25% penalty applies for improperly withheld benefits.
Last verified: 2026-02-25
State law
Statute of Limitations
Workers' compensation claims (Form 50) must be filed within 2 years of the date of injury. Occupational diseases: 2 years from discovery/diagnosis.
Exceptions
The injured worker must provide notice to the employer within 90 days of injury — one of the longest notice periods in the nation.
The employer must file a report with the carrier within 10 days of learning of the injury.
State law
Key South Carolina Statutes
TTD rate: 66 2/3% of average weekly wage. Maximum: $1,134.43/week (2025). 7-day waiting period; retroactively paid if disability exceeds 14 days.
Employers with 4 or more employees must carry workers' compensation. Employers with total annual payroll under $3,000 are exempt regardless of employee count.
A 25% penalty applies to improperly withheld or delayed benefit amounts.
Workers' compensation is the exclusive remedy against the employer. Exceptions: intentional torts and third-party claims. No filing fee for workers' comp claims.
State law
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