(A) The Director of the South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation or his designee shall ensure compliance with this chapter and shall cooperate with an employee in the investigation and enforcement of a meritorious claim against an employer. Hearings may be held to satisfy the director as to the justice of any claim.
(B) Upon the filing of a complaint with the department, the director or his designee may enter a place of employment for the purpose of evaluating compliance with this chapter. Any effort of a person or entity to obstruct the director or his designee in the performance of duties under this chapter is a violation of this chapter and punishable accordingly.
(C) After a complaint has been filed, if the director or his designee is denied admission to a place of employment, a warrant may be obtained pursuant to Section 41-15-260.
HISTORY: 2002 Act No. 357, Section 1, eff July 26, 2002.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 41 - Labor and Employment
Section 41-7-30. Labor organization membership as condition of employment.
Section 41-7-40. Deduction of labor organization membership dues from wages.
Section 41-7-50. Labor organization contract violating right to work provisions.
Section 41-7-60. Applicability of right to work provisions.
Section 41-7-75. Director to ensure chapter compliance; remedies.
Section 41-7-90. Remedy for violation of rights; relief which court may grant.
Section 41-7-100. Civil penalties; review and appeals.
Section 41-7-110. Right to work notice posting by employer permitted; requirements of posting.