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EMPLOYMENT QUESTIONS
| Question/Concern | Agency/Organization | Telephone |
|---|---|---|
| Employment Discrimination (on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age and disability) | SC Human Affairs Commission | (803) 737-7800 or 800-521-0725 |
| Employment Discrimination (on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age and disability) | Equal Employment Opportunity Commission | 1-800-669-4000 |
| Family & Medical Leave Act | US Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division | 1-866-487-9243 |
| Job Service | SC Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW) | (803) 737-2400 |
| Minimum Wage | US Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division | 1-866-487-9243 |
| Overtime Pay | US Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division | 1-866-487-9243 |
| Pension Benefits, Welfare Benefits, COBRA Insurance, Retirement Money, 401(K) Money | US Dept of Labor, Employment Retirement Income Security Act | (404) 562-2156 |
| Unemployment Insurance | SC Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW) | (803) 737-2400 |
| Workers' Compensation | SC Workers' Compensation Commission | (803) 737-5700 |
LICENSING/REGISTRATION QUESTIONS
| Question/Concern | Agency/Organization | Telephone |
|---|---|---|
| Business License (You should also check with your local county office) | SC Department of Revenue | (803) 896-1350 |
| Teacher Certification | SC Department of Education | (803) 896-0325 |
| Private Detective License | SC Law Enforcement Division (SLED) | (803) 896-7015 |
| Security Guard License | SC Law Enforcement Division | (803) 896-7015 |
| Retail Firearms Dealer License | SC Law Enforcement Division | (803) 896-7015 |
| Drivers Licenses | SC Department of Motor Vehicles | (803) 896-5000 |
| Certification for Emergency Health Technicians | SC Department of Health & Environmental Control | (803) 898-3432 |
| Watercraft Licenses | Department of Natural Resources | (803) 734-3857 |
| Child Day Care Licensing | SC Department of Social Services | (803) 898-9020 |
| Insurance Agent License | SC Department of Insurance | (803) 737-6188 |
| Insurance Company License | SC Department of Insurance | (803) 733-9267 |
| Employment Agency Licensing | SC Secretary of State | (803) 734-0367 |
| Mortgage Loan Broker | SC Department of Consumer Affairs | 800-922-1594 |
| Continuing Care Retirement Communities | SC Department of Consumer Affairs | (803) 734-4226 or (800) 922-1594 |
| Pawnbroker | SC Department of Consumer Affairs | (803) 734-4249 |
| Physical Fitness Services (includes tanning salons, health spas, weight control centers) | SC Department of Consumer Affairs | (803) 734-4291 |
| Athletic Agents | SC Department of Consumer Affairs | (803) 734-4209 |
| Motor Clubs | SC Department of Consumer Affairs | (803) 734-4209 |
| Becoming a Notary Public | SC Secretary of State | (803) 734-2512 |
| Register as a Charity | SC Secretary of State | (803) 734-1790 |
| Register as a Professional Fundraiser & Solicitor | SC Secretary of State | (803) 734-1790 |
| Register a Trademark | SC Secretary of State | (803) 734-0629 |
| Nationwide trademark, copyright and patent information | US Patent and Trademark Office | 800-786-9199 |
| Register a Corporation | SC Secretary of State | (803) 734-2158 |
| Alcohol Liquor License | SC Department of Revenue | (803) 898-5864 |
| Bingo License | SC Department of Revenue | (803) 898-5393 |
| Retail License | SC Department of Revenue | (803) 898-5000 |
| Gasoline and Special Fuel License | SC Department of Revenue | (803) 896-1990 |
| Tobacco License | SC Department of Revenue | (803) 896-1970 |
| Admissions License | SC Department of Revenue | (803) 898-1970 |
| Hunting/Fishing License | SC Department of Natural Resources | 866-714-3611 |
| Check Cashing License | Board of Financial Institutions, Consumer Finance Division | (803) 734-2020 |
| Pest Control License (pesticide dealers, private and commercial applicators, and pest-control businesses) | Clemson Public Service Activities | (864) 646-2150 |
| Marriage License | Contact the probate judge or clerk of court for the county where the marriage ceremony is to occur: SC Association of Counties | (803) 252-7255, 800-922-6081 |
| Copies of birth, marriage or death certificates | DHEC-Division of Vital Records | (803) 898-3630 |
LABOR QUESTIONS
| Question/Concern | Agency/Organization | Telephone |
|---|---|---|
| Labor Unions | National Labor Relations Board | 404-730-3832 |
| Unemployment Statistics in South Carolina by County | SC Department of Employment and Workforce | 800-424-6974 |
| South Carolina's Workforce Investment Act | SC Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW) | (803) 737-2400 |
| Census Information | US Census Bureau, US Department of Commerce | 404-730-3832, 800-424-6974 |
OTHER
| Question/Concern | Agency/Organization | Telephone |
|---|---|---|
| Official website for the State of South Carolina | SC.Gov | (803) 771-0131, 866-340-7105 |
| Immigration and Naturalization Service | US Department of Justice | 703-305-0289 |
| Attorney Referrals, Ask-a-Lawyer | S.C. Bar Association | 800-868-2284, 888-346-5592 |
| Video Poker | S.C. Department of Revenue | (803) 898-5000 |
| State Taxes | S.C. Department of Revenue | 844-898-8542 |
| Federal Taxes | Internal Revenue Service | |
| Medicaid Fraud | SC Department of Health & Human Services | 1-888-364-3224 |
| Insurance Fraud - including Workers Comp | Attorney General's Office | 1-888-953-7283 or 737-6424 |
| South Carolina Recovering Professional Program | SCRPP | 1-877-349-2094 or 896-5700 |
| Bankruptcy | US Bankruptcy Court | (803) 765-5436 |
| Consumer Complaints | Better Business Bureau | (803) 254-2525 |
| Consumer Complaints | S.C. Department of Consumer Affairs | 800-922-1594 |
| Food Protection | S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) | (803) 896-0620 |
| Certification of Health Care Facilities | S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) | (803) 545-4970 |
| Drug Control | S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) | (803) 896-0637 |
| Environmental Health | S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) | (803) 896-3432 |
Inspector General
Report Fraud, Waste, and Abuse in state agencies to the Office of the State Inspector General
1-855-SC-FRAUD
1-855-723-7283
Email: OIG@OIG.SC.GOV
Web Site: http://OIG.SC.GOV