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Advisory: Richland Hearing Notice for July and August. The full advisory may be found here.

Commissioner Aisha Taylor Announces Resignation. The full advisory may be accessed here. 
The Commission Publishes Revisions to the Single Commissioner Decision & Order Template. The full advisory and a copy of the revised template may be accessed here. 
The Commission Publishes Bench Order Regulating AI Use. The full advisory and a copy of the order may be accessed here. 
The Commission announces revisions to Self-Insurance Form 6A and Form 11. The full advisory may 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.