It is the public policy of this State that a handbook, personnel manual, policy, procedure, or other document issued by an employer or its agent after June 30, 2004, shall not create an express or implied contract of employment if it is conspicuously disclaimed. For purposes of this section, a disclaimer in a handbook or personnel manual must be in underlined capital letters on the first page of the document and signed by the employee. For all other documents referenced in this section, the disclaimer must be in underlined capital letters on the first page of the document. Whether or not a disclaimer is conspicuous is a question of law.
HISTORY: 2004 Act No. 185, Section 1, eff March 15, 2004.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 41 - Labor and Employment
Chapter 1 - General Provisions
Section 41-1-10. Employers shall post certain labor laws.
Section 41-1-20. Unlawful discrimination against union members.
Section 41-1-25. Employee benefits, establishment by political subdivisions prohibited; definitions.
Section 41-1-40, 41-1-50. Repealed by 2010 Act No. 137, Section 8, eff March 31, 2010.
Section 41-1-65. Employers granted immunity from liability for disclosure of information.
Section 41-1-85. Personnel action based on use of tobacco products outside of workplace prohibited.
Section 41-1-100. Form of notice required by Section 41-1-90.