Labor & Employment

in committee · South Carolina · House Jan 14, 2025

H 3479: Skills-Based Hiring Act

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ENACTING THE "SKILLS-BASED HIRING ACT" BY ADDING ARTICLE 5 TO CHAPTER 1, TITLE 40 SO AS TO PROVIDE CERTAIN SKILLS-BASED HIRING INITIATIVES TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY BARRIERS TO EMPLOYMENT BY CUTTING RED TAPE AND ADDRESSING WORKFORCE SHORTAGES ACROSS SKILLED JOBS, AND TO INCLUDE AMONG THESE INITIATIVES AN EXPEDITED PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING PROCESS FOR PERSONS LICENSED IN OTHER STATES, APPRENTICESHIP OPPORTUNITIES TO PROVIDE OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING THROUGH QUALIFIED APPRENTICESHIPS, AND PUBLIC SECTOR REGISTERED APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMS AS A PATHWAY TO FULL-TIME PERMANENT APPOINTMENTS OR EMPLOYMENT IN STATE GOVERNMENT.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRemoves employment barriers, expedites licensing, and creates apprenticeships to address workforce shortages, advancing job access and employment opportunities.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Apprenticeships Professional Licensing Tags Licensing

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in committee · South Carolina · House Feb 13, 2025

H 4015: Childcare

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 12-6-3440, RELATING TO THE TAX CREDIT FOR EMPLOYEE CHILDCARE PROGRAMS, SO AS TO INCREASE THE MAXIMUM CREDIT AND TO ALLOW THE CREDIT TO BE APPLIED AGAINST OTHER TAXES; AND BY ADDING SECTION 12-6-3595 SO AS TO ALLOW A TAX CREDIT FOR INDIVIDUAL TAXPAYERS THAT ARE EMPLOYED FULL TIME AS A CHILDCARE DIRECTOR OR CHILDCARE STAFF PERSON.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases tax credits for childcare programs and adds credits for childcare staff, providing tax relief to middle-income workers and supporting childcare access.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentIncreases tax credits for employer childcare programs and adds credit for childcare staff, supporting workforce participation and employment benefits in childcare sector.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits

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in committee · South Carolina · House Feb 26, 2025

H 4098: Employer and employee contribution rates under SCRS and PORS

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTIONS 9-1-1085 AND 9-11-225, BOTH RELATING TO EMPLOYER AND EMPLOYEE CONTRIBUTION RATES UNDER THE SOUTH CAROLINA RETIREMENT SYSTEM AND THE POLICE OFFICERS RETIREMENT SYSTEM, RESPECTIVELY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AN EMPLOYER, UP TO CERTAIN LIMITS, MAY ELECT TO PAY ALL OR A PORTION OF REQUIRED EMPLOYEE CONTRIBUTIONS DURING A FISCAL YEAR; BY AMENDING SECTIONS 9-1-10 AND 9-11-10, BOTH RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA RETIREMENT SYSTEM DEFINITIONS AND TO THE POLICE OFFICERS RETIREMENT SYSTEM DEFINITIONS, RESPECTIVELY, SO AS TO PROVIDE WHAT IS NOT EARNABLE COMPENSATION AND TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN CONTRIBUTIONS PAID BY AN EMPLOYER ARE ACCUMULATED CONTRIBUTIONS OR AGGREGATE CONTRIBUTIONS; BY AMENDING SECTION 9-11-260, RELATING TO DEPOSIT OF ASSETS IN THE SYSTEM, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR CERTAIN AMOUNTS PAID BY THE EMPLOYER IN LIEU OF EMPLOYEE CONTRIBUTIONS; BY AMENDING SECTIONS 9-1-1020, 9-1-1160, AND 9-11-210, ALL RELATING TO CONTRIBUTIONS OF MEMBERS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE EMPLOYER MAY PICK UP CERTAIN CONTRIBUTIONS IN THE AMOUNT DESIGNATED AS AN EMPLOYEE CONTRIBUTION IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill allows employers to cover employee retirement contributions, effectively increasing employee benefits without additional cost to workers, aligning with expanded worker benefits indicator.90% confidence

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signed · South Carolina · Senate Jul 1, 2026

S 11: Paid Family Leave Eligible State Employee

AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTIONS 8-11-150 AND 8-11-155, BOTH RELATING TO PAID PARENTAL LEAVE, SO AS TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF "ELIGIBLE STATE EMPLOYEE" AND TO INCREASE CERTAIN PAID PARENTAL LEAVE. - RATIFIED TITLE

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentAmends definition of eligible state employees for paid family leave, expanding access to this worker benefit and aligning with labor protections.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Paid Leave Public Employees

in committee · South Carolina · House Jan 14, 2025

H 3298: Overtime income tax exemption

H 3298 would exempt overtime income from South Carolina's individual income tax. It directly affects South Carolina residents who earn overtime pay, including hourly workers across various industries. The bill requires that overtime income not be included in taxable income and prohibits state tax withholding on overtime earnings. The exemption applies to income tax years beginning after 2024, with the South Carolina Department of Revenue allowed to request necessary administrative information. This is a direct policy change to tax calculation rules, not a procedural measure.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExempts overtime income from state tax, providing tax relief to hourly workers (middle/lower income), aligning with tax relief indicators for Budget & Taxes.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExempts overtime pay from state tax, increasing net wages for hourly workers and aligning with wage support indicators in Labor & Employment policies.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Tax Incentives Labor Standards

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in committee · South Carolina · House Feb 19, 2026

H 3793: Overtime income tax exemption

H 3793 would exempt all overtime income earned by South Carolina individual taxpayers from the state's income tax. The bill requires that overtime pay not be counted toward taxable income and prohibits state tax withholding on overtime earnings. It applies directly to workers who receive overtime pay, including those in hourly or salaried positions covered by overtime rules. The exemption would take effect upon the governor's approval, with the tax department allowed to request necessary information for administration. This policy change would reduce the state income tax burden for eligible workers receiving overtime compensation.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExempts overtime income from state income tax, providing direct tax relief to workers, aligning with support indicators for middle-income tax relief.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExempts overtime pay from state tax, increasing workers' take-home pay and directly supporting wage compensation standards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Tax Incentives Labor Standards

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passed both · South Carolina · House Feb 26, 2025

H 3941: Workers' Memorial Day

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO DECLARE APRIL 28, 2025, AS "WORKERS' MEMORIAL DAY" IN SOUTH CAROLINA IN TRIBUTE TO THE WORKING MEN AND WOMEN WHO HAVE LOST THEIR LIVES BECAUSE OF WORKPLACE INJURIES AND ILLNESSES.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentHonors workers killed in workplace incidents, raising awareness of safety issues without direct policy changes85% confidence

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in committee · South Carolina · House Feb 6, 2025

H 3909: Annual leave

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 8-11-615 SO AS TO PAY ELIGIBLE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES FOR UNUSED ANNUAL LEAVE IN EXCESS OF FORTY-FIVE DAYS.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill requires payment for unused annual leave exceeding 45 days, expanding worker benefits for public employees under employment standards.95% confidence

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passed · South Carolina · House Apr 30, 2025

H 3645: Paid family leave

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTIONS 8-11-150 AND 8-11-155, BOTH RELATING TO PAID PARENTAL LEAVE, SO AS TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF WEEKS OF PAID PARENTAL LEAVE IN THE EVENT OF THE BIRTH OR ADOPTION OF A CHILD FOR ELIGIBLE STATE EMPLOYEES.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentIncreases paid parental leave weeks for state employees, expanding worker benefits under Labor & Employment standards95% confidence

Sub-Topics Paid Leave

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in committee · South Carolina · House Mar 25, 2026

H 3480: Healthcare Workplace Security Act

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ENACTING THE "HEALTHCARE WORKPLACE SECURITY ACT"; BY AMENDING SECTION 16-3-600, RELATING TO ASSAULT AND BATTERY OFFENSES AND DEFINITIONS, SO AS TO INCLUDE ASSAULT AND BATTERY OFFENSES COMMITTED WITHIN HEALTHCARE FACILITIES UPON HEALTHCARE WORKERS, TO DEFINE "HEALTHCARE FACILITY" AND "HEALTHCARE WORKER," AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE HEALTHCARE FACILITY'S ADDRESS SHALL SERVE AS THE ADDRESS OF A HEALTHCARE WORKER WHO IS A VICTIM OF ASSAULT AND BATTERY WITHIN A HEALTHCARE FACILITY.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeAmends assault statute to specifically protect healthcare workers in facilities, strengthening legal protections within criminal justice framework.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill strengthens workplace safety protections for healthcare workers by criminalizing assaults against them in healthcare facilities, directly advancing worker safety within Labor & Employment policy framework.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Violent Crime

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