SOUTH CAROLINA
E-VERIFY LEGISLATION GUIDE

This information was last updated on January 12, 2012.

PLEASE NOTE: The following is presented as general educational information. It is not legal advice, either express or implied. Consultation with legal counsel is recommended for all employment law matters. This information is subject to change without notice.

Effective Date: HB 4400: Jan. 1, 2009; SB 20: Jan. 1, 2012
Status: HB 4400: Signed into law on June 4, 2008; SB 20: Signed into law June 27, 2011
Impact: HB 4400 requires that employers use E-Verify or other federal work authorization program to verify the employment eligibility of new hires or, only employ workers who possess a valid driver's license or identification card issued by South Carolina or other state approved by the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles.

The law is implemented in three phases:

  • Effective Jan. 1, 2009: All public employers and public contractors with 500 or more employees
  • Effective July 1, 2009: All private employers with 100 or more employees
  • Effective July 1, 2010: All employers must be in compliance

SB 20 requires all private employers to complete and maintain federal employment eligibility verification forms. After being hired, an employer has three days to check an employee’s verification in E-Verify.

Additional Information:
HB 4400 Bill Text
SB20 Bill Text