South Carolina resignation acknowledgment for employers
A resignation acknowledgment confirms you received an employee's resignation and sets out the last day and final pay details. Here is what changes when the employee works in South Carolina.
South Carolina rules that affect this form
| Final pay when an employee quits | Same as discharge: within 48 hours of separation or by the next regular payday, which may not be more than 30 days later. |
|---|---|
| Unused vacation / PTO at separation | Not required by statute, but vacation pay owed under the employer's written policy counts as wages, so employers must follow their written policy. |
What to include
- Date the resignation was received and the employee's last working day
- Whether you will accept the notice period or end employment earlier
- When and how the final paycheck will be paid
- How unused PTO will be handled
- Return of company property and next steps for benefits
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Frequently asked questions
Is there an official South Carolina resignation acknowledgment form?
South Carolina does not publish one required resignation acknowledgment for private employers. Use a clear template and make sure it reflects the South Carolina rules on this page.
When is a final paycheck due in South Carolina?
If the employer ends employment: Within 48 hours of separation or by the next regular payday, which may not be more than 30 days later. If the employee quits: Same as discharge: within 48 hours of separation or by the next regular payday, which may not be more than 30 days later.
Does South Carolina require paying out unused vacation?
Not required by statute, but vacation pay owed under the employer's written policy counts as wages, so employers must follow their written policy.
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