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The Commission offices will be closed for the holidays from Wednesday, December 24, 2025 through Friday, December 26, 2025 and will reopen during regular business hours on Monday, December 29, 2025. 

The South Carolina Workers' Compensation Commission approves the 2026 Maximum Weekly Compensation Rate. The full advisory may be accessed here. 

 

Advisory Notice: The Commission Calendar has been updated for 2026. The full notice and updated calendar may be accessed here.

 

Advisory Notice: Beginning in December renovations to the reception area of the Commission’s Columbia office will start. This work supports our commitment to enhancing the space for all visitors. The full notice may be accessed here.

Mediation

Mediation is a process for parties to find a resolution prior to having the matter set for a hearing. Effective June 28, 2013, Workers' Compensation cases may be required to be mediated by Regulation 67-1802 through 67-1809 (PDF).

A list of certified mediators may be obtained from the South Carolina Workers' Compensation Educational Association's website at www.scwcea.org, or the South Carolina Bar at www.scbar.org.

Advisory notice on submission of Form 70 (PDF) (Posted March 27, 2015).

Mediation Frequently Asked Questions (PDF)

Questions about mediation should be directed to mediation@wcc.sc.gov.

Contact Information

Telephone: 803-737-5675
Fax: 803-737-1281
judicial@wcc.sc.gov