2017 South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 41 - Labor and Employment
CHAPTER 35 - EMPLOYMENT AND WORKFORCE - BENEFITS AND CLAIMS THEREFOR
Section 41-35-115. Service as witness or juror not to constitute disqualification for benefits.

Universal Citation: SC Code § 41-35-115 (2017)

Notwithstanding another provision of law, an individual otherwise eligible for a benefit may not be denied a benefit with respect to a week in which he is required by law to appear in court as a witness or juror. However, an unemployment benefit received by a person pursuant to Chapters 27 through 41 of this title must be reduced by any per diem received for service as a juror. The department must promulgate regulations necessary to implement the provisions of this section.

HISTORY: 1993 Act No. 21, Section 1, eff January 1, 1993; 2010 Act No. 146, Section 76, eff March 30, 2010.

Effect of Amendment

The 2010 amendment substituted "department" for "commission"; and made other nonsubstantive changes.

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