South Carolina bill mandates minimum wage for inmates in correctional facilities.

South Carolina H5357 amends the state code to ensure inmates in correctional facilities are compensated at least the federal minimum wage for their work. This applies to inmates in state and local facilities, excluding those serving sentences for specific crimes. Inmates must be kept in useful employment suited to their age and capacity. Wages can be less than the prevailing wage for similar work in the private sector but must not be less than the federal minimum wage. Earnings are used to pay taxes, child support, and restitution, with a portion available for incidentals.

South Carolina bill mandates minimum wage for inmates in correctional facilities.

South Carolina H5357 amends the state code to ensure inmates in correctional facilities are compensated at least the federal minimum wage for their work. This applies to inmates in state and local facilities, excluding those serving sentences for specific crimes. Inmates must be kept in useful employment suited to their age and capacity. Wages can be less than the prevailing wage for similar work in the private sector but must not be less than the federal minimum wage. Earnings are used to pay taxes, child support, and restitution, with a portion available for incidentals.