The rule.
Involuntary Termination
Within 48 hours or next regular payday (maximum 30 days)
Voluntary Resignation
Within 48 hours or next regular payday (maximum 30 days)
PTO / Vacation Payout Required?
No — not required
Penalty for Non-Compliance
Treble damages (3× unpaid wages) plus costs and reasonable attorney's fees in civil action
Statute / Citation
SC Code § 41-10-50; § 41-10-80(C) (treble damages) — official source
30-day outer limit. Aim for 48-hour compliance.
Last verified: June 2026.
What's in the Final Pay & Termination Requirements workbook
What's in the workbook
Final Pay & Termination — every state covered. Visible items show the chapters; locked items reveal the structural depth.
- ✓State Reference
- ✓By Situation
- ✓Separation Checklist
- ✓Monthly Updates
- 🔒Day Of Separation
- 🔒Within 24–72 Hours
- 🔒Within 1 Week
- 🔒Retain Permanently
- 🔒By-situation grid (fired / resigned with notice / resigned without notice)
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