Summerlin Law Firm Blog Category: Unpaid wages
Recovering Unpaid Wages in South Carolina
I get so many calls each week from employees about recovering unpaid wages in South Carolina. Very often, these calls are about unpaid final paychecks or a missed pay period or two. The amount of money at issue may be only a few hundred dollars. There’s not much... read more
Must a SC Company Provide Paystubs to Employees?
I regularly get calls from South Carolina employees about a company’s obligations to provide paystubs each pay period. For most large companies, this is a no brainer. Paper paystubs or electronic versions are regularly provided to employees without issue. But I... read more
PTO/Vacation Payouts for SC Employees
When it comes to PTO/vacation payouts, does the company have to pay out accrued PTO (paid time off) or vacation pay after the employment ends? I regularly get this question from South Carolina employees who have recently been terminated. The answer: in general, it... read more
Treble Damages for SC Wage Payment Claims
For South Carolina employees facing an employer over the issue of unpaid wages (also known as wage theft), the prospect of a court awarding treble damages and attorney’s fees can help an employee find justice. Treble damages, as we’ll discuss below, just means triple... read more
New Proposed Federal Law on Wage Theft
In September 2023, several members of Congress introduced a new proposed bill regarding wage theft. Called The Wage Theft Prevention and Wage Recovery Act, this new law, if passed, would provide additional protection to employees, including those in South Carolina,... read moreStill Have Questions? The best way I can serve you is by starting a conversation.
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