đź“ť Legislation has been proposed, but has not passed statewide
Richland County
đź“Ś Required to remove salary history questions from applications, interviews and screenings
Columbia - City Employers Only
❌ You cannot:
Seek pay history
Rely on pay history in the determination of wages (unless knowingly and willingly disclosed by applicant)
The following sites provide additional resources and information.
South Carolina House Bill H.3183 (Legislature)
Ordinance No. 2019-022 (Legislature)
Richland County City Council (Request for Action, May 23, 2019)
Columbia, South Carolina Limits Inquiries About Applicants’ Criminal and Salary Histories (Littler, October 3, 2019)
The resources available here are for informational purposes only and do not constitute legal advice or opinions. For legal advice, please consult with your employment counsel directly.