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South Carolina: discrimination deadlines

How long you have to file a workplace discrimination charge with the federal EEOC and with your state's civil rights agency.

Deadline to file with the EEOC300 days
State agencySouth Carolina Human Affairs Commission
Deadline to file with the state agency180 days
State lawS.C. Code § 1-13-90

General information only, not legal, insurance or financial advice. Not affiliated with any government agency. Exceptions can apply. Confirm with the state agency, the court or a licensed professional in South Carolina.

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How we checked this

The EEOC rule is from eeoc.gov: 180 days, extended to 300 where a state or local agency enforces a similar law. State agency deadlines were compared across two sources and confirmed on agency websites where they differed (Hawaii, Illinois, Tennessee). Federal employees follow a different 45-day process. Last checked: November 12, 2026. Laws change; confirm with the state agency or a licensed professional before acting.

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