What is minimum wage? Generally, eligible employees in South Carolina are entitled to federal minimum wage, which is currently $7.25 per hour.
What is the minimum wage for tipped employees? South Carolina tipped employees are usually covered under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) tip credit and wage laws, which mandate that tipped employees can be paid a minimum of $2.13 per hour by the employer - if wages and tips add up to at least the minimum wage for every hour worked. If it does not, an employer must make up the difference in cash. When am I eligible to earn overtime? All non-exempt employees must be paid overtime at a rate of time-and-one-half their regular pay for any hours worked over 40 in a workweek.
Am I entitled to a lunch or rest break? The FLSA rules for meal breaks apply to South Carolina employees. The FLSA does not require an employer to provide a meal period or breaks. However, if an employer chooses to do so, breaks less than 20 minutes must be paid. Meal periods lasting longer than 30 minutes or more do not need to be paid, as long as the employee is relieved of all duties during the break.
Disclaimer:The information provided here is for informational purposes only. None of it is intended to give legal advice nor does it establish an client-attorney relationship. The following information may not be updated with changes in the law. You should consult an attorney for information on your specific case.
