The bill H. 3909 proposes an amendment to the South Carolina Code of Laws by adding Section 8-11-615, which mandates that eligible public employees who have unused annual leave exceeding forty-five days at the end of the calendar year must be compensated for those excess days at one hundred percent of their base pay. This provision aims to ensure that employees are fairly compensated for their accrued leave, promoting better management of annual leave policies within public employment.

The bill is introduced by Representatives Bernstein and Cobb-Hunter and is currently under consideration by the Ways and Means Committee. If enacted, this legislation will take effect upon approval by the Governor, providing a new financial incentive for public employees to utilize their annual leave more effectively while also ensuring they are not penalized for accumulating leave beyond the specified limit.

Statutes affected:
02/06/2025: 8-11-615
Latest Version: 8-11-615