South Carolina Workers' Compensation Laws

The injured worker must provide notice to the employer within 90 days of injury — one of the longest notice periods in the nation.

The employer must file a report with the carrier within 10 days of learning of the injury.

TTD rate: 66 2/3% of average weekly wage. Maximum: $1,134.43/week (2025). 7-day waiting period; retroactively paid if disability exceeds 14 days.

Employers with 4 or more employees must carry workers' compensation. Employers with total annual payroll under $3,000 are exempt regardless of employee count.

A 25% penalty applies to improperly withheld or delayed benefit amounts.

Workers' compensation is the exclusive remedy against the employer. Exceptions: intentional torts and third-party claims. No filing fee for workers' comp claims.