South Carolina Code of Laws
Chapter 1 - General Provisions
Section 41-1-85. Personnel action based on use of tobacco products outside of workplace prohibited.

The use of tobacco products outside the workplace must not be the basis of personnel action, including, but not limited to, employment, termination, demotion, or promotion of an employee.
HISTORY: 1990 Act No. 593, Section 2A, eff June 25, 1990.

Structure South Carolina Code of Laws

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 41-1-15. Establishment of drug prevention program in workplace; confidentiality of information concerning test results.

Section 41-1-20. Unlawful discrimination against union members.

Section 41-1-25. Employee benefits, establishment by political subdivisions prohibited; definitions.

Section 41-1-30. Terminating authorized worker and replacing with unauthorized alien; wrongful termination action by discharged employee.

Section 41-1-40, 41-1-50. Repealed by 2010 Act No. 137, Section 8, eff March 31, 2010.

Section 41-1-60. Certain transactions between carriers or shippers and labor organizations prohibited; penalties.

Section 41-1-65. Employers granted immunity from liability for disclosure of information.

Section 41-1-70. Liability of employer for dismissal or demotion of employee who complies with subpoena or serves on jury.

Section 41-1-80. Prohibition against retaliation based upon employee's institution of, or participation in, proceedings under Workers' Compensation Law; civil actions.

Section 41-1-85. Personnel action based on use of tobacco products outside of workplace prohibited.

Section 41-1-90. Requirement of notice that completion of training program does not guarantee employment.

Section 41-1-100. Form of notice required by Section 41-1-90.

Section 41-1-110. Conspicuous disclaimer of contract of employment created by handbook, personnel manual, or other document issued by employer.

Section 41-1-120. Establishing independent contractor status between nonprofit youth sports organization and coach; written agreement; disclosures.

Section 41-1-130. Break time or meal time for employees to express breast milk; definitions; remedies.