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South Carolina Employment Contract

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South Carolina at a glance: Non-Compete Enforceability: Allowed if reasonable · At-Will Status: Presumed at-will · Governing Law: South Carolina Common Law

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Overview

Employment Contracts in South Carolina

South Carolina permits employee non-compete agreements if they are reasonable and protect business goodwill.
Key Facts

South Carolina Employment Contract — Quick Reference

RequirementSouth Carolina Rule
Non-Compete EnforceabilityAllowed if reasonable
At-Will StatusPresumed at-will
Governing LawSouth Carolina Common Law
Legal Requirements

South Carolina Legal Requirements

  • Must protect legitimate interests and not cause undue hardship to the employee.
Governing Laws

South Carolina Governing Laws

S.C. Code § 39-3-10
Contracts in restraint of trade
General antitrust laws.

Read the full text of these laws at Cornell Law School's South Carolina legal resources or your state legislature's official website.

Questions & Answers

South Carolina Employment Contract — Frequently Asked Questions

Does South Carolina allow courts to modify overbroad covenants?

No. South Carolina is a strict "no modification" state; if a clause is overbroad, it is completely void.