Post employment inquiries - South Carolina

Summary of differences between federal and state regulations

In South Carolina, an employer/former employer may disclose to a prospective employer information about employee/former employee dates of employment, pay, and wage history, unless provided by law or unless the employer/former employer disclosed false information knowingly or recklessly. An employer/former employer may disclose to a prospective employer, upon written request, a written response about employee/former employee written evaluations, official notices of reasons for separation, whether release was voluntary or involuntary, the reason for separation, or job performance, unless provided by law or unless the employer/former employer disclosed false information knowingly or recklessly.

State

Contact

South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Registration

Regulations

South Carolina Code 41-1-65, Employers granted immunity from liability for disclosure of information

Federal

Contacts

None.

Regulations

None.