Section 8-27-40. Dismissal, suspension, demotion, or decrease in compensation for independent cause permitted.

SC Code § 8-27-40 (2019) (N/A)
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Notwithstanding the filing of a report pursuant to this chapter, a public body may dismiss, suspend, demote, or decrease the compensation of an employee for causes independent of the filing of a protected report as described in Section 8-27-20.

HISTORY: 1988 Act No. 354, eff March 14, 1988; 1993 Act No. 164, Part II, Section 37D, eff June 21, 1993, and applies with respect to any personnel actions taken after that date.