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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.

Hearings

What can I expect at my Hearing? 

An injured worker may request a hearing by filing a Form 50, Employee's Request for a Hearing, unless the issues involve temporary benefits terminated by the employer within 150 days after notice of the accident. In such cases, the injured worker can request a hearing by filing Form 15, Part III of the Temporary Compensation Report.   A hearing is granted within 60 days of the request.  Please be aware that there is a $50 filing fee each for Form 50 and Form 15.

An employer can request a hearing by filing Form 21, Employer's Request for Hearing, and paying a $50 filing fee.

Responses to pleadings may be sent electronically to: judicialanalysts@wcc.sc.gov.

The Commission may contract for court reporting services for the purposes of steno graphically recording Commission hearings at any facility located within the Hearing Districts that is used by the Commission to conduct Workers’ Compensation proceedings. (S.C. Code Ann. Section 42-3-170).

Court Reporters are Independent Contractors and not an employee of the Commission. More information about the use of court reporters (PDF).

If you need to request a transcript for a Single Commissioner Hearing contact the individual Commissioner’s office.  If you need a Full Commission/Appellate transcript, contact the Appeals Department at 803-737-5737 or appeals@wcc.sc.gov.

Contact

Tracy Riddle
judicialanalysts@wcc.sc.gov

Amanda Young
judicialanalysts@wcc.sc.gov

Nicole Hanzlik
judicialanalysts@wcc.sc.gov