South Carolina bill H3809 sets a state minimum wage of $17 per hour starting January 1, 2027.

South Carolina bill H3809 amends the state code to establish a minimum wage of $17 per hour for all employees working in the state, effective January 1, 2027. The Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation must notify all employers of this change before November 1, 2026. Employers are prohibited from failing to pay the state minimum wage or retaliating against employees for actions related to wage enforcement. Employees who prevail in wage disputes can recover unpaid wages, economic damages, and attorney's fees.

South Carolina bill H3809 sets a state minimum wage of $17 per hour starting January 1, 2027.

South Carolina bill H3809 amends the state code to establish a minimum wage of $17 per hour for all employees working in the state, effective January 1, 2027. The Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation must notify all employers of this change before November 1, 2026. Employers are prohibited from failing to pay the state minimum wage or retaliating against employees for actions related to wage enforcement. Employees who prevail in wage disputes can recover unpaid wages, economic damages, and attorney's fees.