The South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Act provides the exclusive remedy for most injuries that an employee might suffer on the job. This means that employees are limited to the recovery amounts provided for in the Act and cannot sue their employer for additional amounts. The Act, together with the regulations issued by the Workers’ Compensation Commission, is complex and technical in nature. This topic is designed merely to provide a broad overview of the law.
The South Carolina Workers' Compensation Act applies to all employers and employees in the state, with the following primary exceptions:
Subcontractors are not...
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