Labor & Employment

in committee · South Carolina · House Mar 4, 2026

H 4294: Gross income

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 12-6-1120, RELATING TO GROSS INCOME, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT GROSS INCOME DOES NOT INCLUDE CERTAIN RETIREMENT BENEFITS RECEIVED FROM THE SOUTH CAROLINA POLICE OFFICERS RETIREMENT SYSTEM OR OTHER RETIREMENT BENEFITS RECEIVED BY POLICE OFFICERS, FIREFIGHTERS, OR EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIANS THROUGH A RETIREMENT SYSTEM OR PENSION.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExcludes retirement benefits from gross income for police/firefighters/EMTs, reducing taxable income and enhancing net compensation for specific public safety workers.95% confidence

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in committee · South Carolina · House Apr 23, 2025

H 4394: Childcare

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 63-13-220 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES AND THE DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT AND WORKFORCE TO OFFER WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT CHILDCARE STIPENDS FOR UNEMPLOYED PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS OF CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF TWELVE YEARS.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProvides childcare stipends for unemployed parents to enable workforce participation, directly supporting employment access and workforce development.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Workforce Development

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in committee · South Carolina · House Mar 3, 2026

H 3210: Non-teaching duties of public school educators

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 59-25-425 SO AS TO LIMIT TEACHER DUTIES UNDER SCHOOL DISTRICT SALARY SCHEDULES TO CLASSROOM AND CERTAIN RELATED DUTIES, TO PROHIBIT THE ASSIGNMENT OF EXTRACURRICULAR DUTIES WITHOUT CONSENT AND EXTRA COMPENSATION AS STATED IN THE TEACHING CONTRACT, TO REQUIRE SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO DEVELOP RELATED PLANS FOR IMPLEMENTING THESE PROVISIONS, TO DEFINE NECESSARY TERMS, AND TO MAKE THESE PROVISIONS APPLICABLE BEGINNING WITH TEACHING CONTRACTS ISSUED FOR THE 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill limits non-classroom duties for teachers, prohibits unpaid extracurricular assignments without consent, and mandates compensation, directly supporting educator focus on teaching.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill mandates consent and extra pay for non-classroom duties, protecting teachers' rights and improving workplace conditions through contractual safeguards.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Teachers

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in committee · South Carolina · House Jan 13, 2026

H 3261: Workers compensation for first responders

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 42-9-50 SO AS TO PROVIDE THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A FIRST RESPONDER TO FILE A WORKERS' COMPENSATION CLAIM FOR A STRESS OR MENTAL INJURY UNACCOMPANIED BY A PHYSICAL INJURY.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExpands workers' compensation to cover mental injuries for first responders without physical injury, strengthening worker benefits and rights under labor protections.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Workers' Compensation

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in committee · South Carolina · House Jan 14, 2025

H 3354: Nonprofits

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 2-1-260 SO AS TO REQUIRE A NONPROFIT CORPORATION THAT HAS AN ANNUAL GROSS REVENUE EXCEEDING ONE BILLION DOLLARS THAT IMPOSES A REDUCTION IN FORCE OF MORE THAN ONE HUNDRED EMPLOYEES TO PREPARE AND PRESENT A REPORT TO CERTAIN COMMITTEES AND ENTITIES DETAILING ALL ECONOMIC AND PROCEDURAL BENEFITS MADE AVAILABLE TO IT AND WHY IT WAS NECESSARY TO IMPOSE THE REDUCTION IN FORCE.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRequires large nonprofits to justify workforce reductions with reports on benefits received and necessity, promoting accountability in employment decisions.85% confidence

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in committee · South Carolina · House Jan 15, 2025

H 3740: Paid military leave

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 8-7-90, RELATING TO LEAVES OF ABSENCE FOR PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES IN NATIONAL GUARD OR RESERVE MILITARY FORCES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN STATE EMPLOYEES RECEIVE THIRTY DAYS OF PAID MILITARY LEAVE EACH YEAR.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill expands paid leave benefits for state employees serving in military, directly strengthening worker benefit protections under Labor & Employment.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransProvides 30 days paid military leave for state employees in National Guard/Reserve, directly supporting service members' benefits and recognition.95% confidence

Sub-Topics National Guard & Reserve

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in committee · South Carolina · Senate Jan 28, 2025

S 274: UI Weekly Benefit Amount

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 41-35-40, RELATING TO THE WEEKLY UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFIT AMOUNT, SO AS TO SET THE MAXIMUM WEEKLY BENEFIT AMOUNT AT THREE HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS AND TO REMOVE THE REQUIREMENT THAT THE MAXIMUM WEEKLY BENEFIT AMOUNT BE PUBLISHED ON THE DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT AND WORKFORCE WEBSITE.

Topics ✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentCaps weekly unemployment benefits at $350, reducing maximum support available per week, aligning with 'reduces wages or benefits' indicator.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Unemployment

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in committee · South Carolina · House Apr 9, 2025

H 3490: 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 and strengthening employment standards per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Paid Leave

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in committee · South Carolina · House Apr 23, 2025

H 3392: Assault and battery on healthcare workers

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 16-3-600, RELATING TO ASSAULT AND BATTERY OFFENSES, SO AS TO ADD THAT ASSAULT AND BATTERY OF A HIGH AND AGGRAVATED NATURE OCCURS WHEN A PERSON INJURES A HEALTHCARE WORKER OR EMERGENCY RESPONSE EMPLOYEE IN THE DISCHARGE OF OR BECAUSE OF THEIR OFFICIAL DUTIES.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill strengthens workplace safety by increasing penalties for assaulting healthcare workers during official duties, directly protecting workers' rights.90% confidence

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in committee · South Carolina · House Jan 14, 2025

H 3224: Criminal convictions on employment applications

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 41-1-35 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NO JOB APPLICATION MAY INCLUDE QUESTIONS RELATED TO CONVICTIONS OF A CRIME, UNLESS THE CRIME FOR WHICH THE APPLICANT WAS CONVICTED DIRECTLY RELATES TO THE POSITION OF EMPLOYMENT SOUGHT OR THE OCCUPATION FOR WHICH THE LICENSE IS SOUGHT, TO PROVIDE A RELATED POLICY STATEMENT, AND TO PROVIDE NECESSARY DEFINITIONS, AMONG OTHER THINGS, IN ORDER TO GIVE A BETTER CHANCE FOR APPLICANTS TO BE CONSIDERED FOR EMPLOYMENT PRIOR TO THE STAGE IN THE APPLICATION PROCESS WHEN BACKGROUND CHECKS ARE CONDUCTED.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill removes barriers for applicants with criminal records by limiting employment questions about convictions, aligning with reform goals to reduce recidivism and improve rehabilitation opportunities.92% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRemoves barriers for job applicants with criminal records (unless directly job-related), promoting fairer hiring and protecting workers' rights to employment opportunities.95% confidence

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