Most South Carolina employees are covered by workers’ compensation if their employer regularly hires four or more workers. This includes full-time, part-time, seasonal, temporary, and staffing agency employees. Exempt workers include: agricultural workers on small farms, real estate agents paid solely by commission, casual employees, railroad workers (covered federally), and independent contractors (often misclassified). If uncertain about coverage, check your employment status, pay stubs, or consult our Bluffton attorneys. We can challenge wrongful exemption claims.