South Carolina § 8-27-40 Dismissal, suspension, demotion, or decrease in compensation for independent cause permitted.

South Carolina Statutes

§ 8-27-40 — Dismissal, suspension, demotion, or decrease in compensation for independent cause permitted.

South Carolina § 8-27-40

Title 8PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES

Ch. 27EMPLOYMENT PROTECTION FOR REPORTS OF VIOLATIONS OF STATE OR FEDERAL LAW OR REGULATION

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Bluebook

S.C. Code Ann. § 8-27-40 (2026).

Text

Notwithstanding the filing of a report pursuant to this chapter, a public body may dismiss, suspend, demote, or decrease the compensation of an employee for causes independent of the filing of a protected report as described in Section 8-27-20.

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Legislative History

HISTORY: 1988 Act No. 354, eff March 14, 1988; 1993 Act No. 164, Part II, SECTION 37D, eff June 21, 1993, and applies with respect to any personnel actions taken after that date.