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Employment Claim in South Carolina

In South Carolina, an employment discrimination claim under the state’s Human Affairs Law must be filed within 180 days of the alleged unlawful practice. This deadline is set by S.C. Code Ann. § 1-13-80, which prohibits discriminatory practices, and § 1-13-90, which authorizes a civil action. The 180-day period begins when the employee knows or should know of the discriminatory act. The statute does not define every factor that may affect this timeline, but the official source at the South Carolina Legislature website provides the full text of the law. The worked example below illustrates how the 180-day deadline applies in a typical scenario. Use the DocketMath calculator to estimate your own filing window.

Governing authority

In South Carolina, the employment claim rule is set by S.C. Code Ann. § 1-13-80 (unlawful practices); § 1-13-90 (civil action). The verified packet cites S.C. Code Ann. § 1-13-80 (unlawful practices); § 1-13-90 (civil action) (https://www.scstatehouse.gov/code/t01c013.php).

South Carolina employment claim: the verified value is 180 days under S.C. Code Ann. § 1-13-80 (unlawful practices); § 1-13-90 (civil action). The verified packet cites S.C. Code Ann. § 1-13-80 (unlawful practices); § 1-13-90 (civil action) (https://www.scstatehouse.gov/code/t01c013.php).

Estimate your own result: every situation has exceptions that can change the outcome. Use the employment claim calculator to estimate your specific figure.

This page provides general legal information and calculation tools, not legal advice. DocketMath is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation, and using this site does not create an attorney-client relationship. Laws change and exceptions apply, so deadlines and amounts specific to your situation should be confirmed with a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction.