Charleston (Charleston County) is growing port and hospitality employment. If you work here and think your employer got your overtime or wages wrong, a free case review can help you understand your options. Workers here are protected by the federal FLSA and by South Carolina's state wage and hour laws.
South Carolina generally follows the federal FLSA standard: overtime is owed after 40 hours in a workweek. State-specific nuances should be confirmed with a licensed attorney.
Employers in and around Charleston span automotive manufacturing, hospitality and tourism, warehouse and logistics, and healthcare. These are among the South Carolina industries where we most often hear from workers about off-the-clock hours, misclassification, and miscalculated overtime pay.
Common Charleston claims include off-the-clock work, salaried-but-misclassified roles, tipped-worker minimum-wage shortfalls, and comp time handed out instead of real overtime pay. Browse all claim types to learn more.