The Commission will be closed Monday, September 7, 2026 in observance of the Labor Day Holiday. It will reopen on Tuesday, September 8, 2026 during regular business hours.

The Commission welcomes Commissioner Deidra Byrd. We are honored to have her on board and thank her for her service to the Commission. Full advisory may be accessed here.

 

Ms. Blanca Marcus has resigned as Self-Insurance Director effective September 11, 2026. The Commission thanks her for her service. The full advisory can be accessed here. 

History of the South Carolina Workers' Compensation Commission

The South Carolina Workers' Compensation Commission was created on September 1, 1935 in response to the rising number of industrial accidents and resulting negligence litigation plaguing both employees and employers. The South Carolina Workers' Compensation Act sought to relieve employers from burdensome litigation in exchange for an expedited process limiting their liability to payment for medical bills and lost wages while simultaneously providing a reliable framework for employees to seek compensation for work-related injuries without regard to an employer's negligence. 

Additional information regarding the History of Workers' Compensation in South Carolina can be found here.