S.C. Code Regs. 19-711.04. REQUEST FOR LEAVE

A. An employee with a medical emergency may request sick or annual leave from the appropriate pool account by completing the employing agency’s Recipient Request Form. While there is no limit to the number of separate requests that an employee may submit to the employing agency, each separate request shall be limited to no more than 30 workdays. B. An employee must have exhausted all available leave to qualify for the leave transfer program. C. An employee must have been in leave without pay for at least 30 working days or documentation must certify a medical emergency will result in an employee being in leave without pay status for 30 working days.