South Carolina § 41-27-560 Prohibition of libel or slander actions.

South Carolina Statutes

§ 41-27-560 — Prohibition of libel or slander actions.

South Carolina § 41-27-560

Title 41LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT

Ch. 27EMPLOYMENT AND WORKFORCE—GENERAL PROVISIONS

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Bluebook

S.C. Code Ann. § 41-27-560 (2026).

Text

A report, communication, or other similar matter, either oral or written from an employee or employer to the other or to the department or its agents, representatives, or employees that has been written, sent, delivered, or made in connection with the requirements and the administration of Chapters 27 through 41 of this title must not be made the subject matter or basis of a suit for slander or libel in a court of this State.

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A report, communication, or other similar matter, either oral or written from an employee or employer to the other or to the department or its agents, representatives, or employees that has been written, sent, delivered, or made in connection with the requirements and the administration of Chapters 27 through 41 of this title must not be made the subject matter or basis of a suit for slander or libel in a court of this State.

Legislative History

HISTORY: 1962 Code SECTION 68-30; 1952 Code SECTION 68-27; 1942 Code SECTION 7035-95; 1936 (39) 1716; 1939 (41) 487; 1946 (44) 1474; 2010 Act No. 146, SECTION 26, eff March 30, 2010. Effect of Amendment The 2010 amendment substituted "department" for "commission" following "employer to the other or to the"; and made other nonsubstantive changes.