S.C. Code Regs. 19-705.08. EFFECTIVE DATES OF SALARY CHANGES

A. Unless otherwise stated, the effective date of all salary changes provided in these Regulations shall be no earlier than the date the action is approved by the appropriate authority. B. Retroactivity Agencies must comply with Article III, Section 30 of the South Carolina Constitution regarding retroactivity. C. Concurrent Increases 1. When general increases and other salary increases are awarded on the same date, the general increase shall be applied prior to any other salary increases. 2. When performance pay increases under Section 8-11-940 of the South Carolina Code of Laws and salary increases other than general increases are awarded on the same date, the performance pay increases shall be applied prior to any other salary increases.