Labor Licensing & Regulation

The South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation is a government agency that administers laws related to employer and employee relationships and their rights. The department handles issues related to occupational safety, payment of wages, and child and immigrant labor. Additionally, it acts as a mediator of disputes between unions and businesses. The South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation also regulates elevators and amusement rides for public safety. The department conducts a range of training sessions and presentations to reduce health hazards at workplace. It additionally administers strikes and lockouts and is located in Columbia, S.C. The South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation publishes newsletters, brochures and booklets that provide information about its programs and statutes.