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All citizens should be afforded equal opportunities, especially when it comes to employment. You should not be segregated, separated or otherwise discriminated against because of certain characteristics. You should be free to work in a place that you will not be harassed or made to feel intimidated. There are both federal and state laws that employers are expected to follow in their employment practices. Along with the federal EEOC, most states have a specific department or agency dedicated to the education, regulation and enforcement of such laws.

The South Carolina Human Affairs Commission is the agency that investigates violations of and enforces South Carolina (SC) Job Discrimination Law in the Workplace. The overall goal of the Commission is to eliminate and prevent unlawful discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age and disability.To refuse to hire or to discharge without just cause, or otherwise to discriminate against any person with respect to the terms and conditions, or privileges of employment, or any matter directly or indirectly related to employment on any of these basis is a violation, and punishable by law. Using preferences or other screening methods when advertising or recruiting is also prohibited.

If you feel your rights under South Carolina (SC) Job Discrimination Law in the Workplace have been violated you have 180 days to file a complaint with The South Carolina Human Affairs Commission. If it were more than 180 days but less than 300, your complaint would be forwarded to the U. S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Your complaint will then be evaluated and determined whether you have basis for a discrimination complaint. If such basis is found, a formal charge of discrimination will be prepared for you. You would then sign it and have it notarized and return it to the Commission. The complaint would then be filed with the EEOC and served on the party you are filing against.

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