Federal & State Regulations | Disability discrimination - South Carolina

Summary of differences between federal and state regulations

Employer defined

“Employer” means any person who has 15 or more employees for each working day in each of 20 or more calendar weeks in the current or preceding calendar year, and any agent of such a person, but does not include an Indian tribe or a bona fide private membership club other than a labor organization.

Unlawful employment practices

The unlawful employment practices and exemptions are similar to those under the federal Americans With Disabilities Act. For example, the state law includes exemptions for bona fide occupational qualifications and requires employers to make reasonable accommodations.