S.C. Code Regs. § 19-705.03

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 5, May 24, 2024

Section 19-705.03 - HIRING SALARIES

A. Hiring at the Minimum--An employee must be paid at least the minimum of the pay band for the class to which hired.

B. Hiring Above the Minimum

1. Exceptional Qualifications--If an individual is exceptionally qualified for the position, OHR may authorize a salary for the individual at a rate above the minimum of the pay band for the class based on written justification submitted by the agency.

2. Special Hire Rate--Based on written justification submitted by the agency, the Office of Human Resources may approve a special hire rate when experience has shown that recruitment of qualified applicants for selected positions in a class has not been possible at the minimum of the pay band.

S.C. Code Regs. 19-705.03

Added by State Register Volume 26, Issue No. 1, eff January 25, 2002. Amended by State Register Volume 34, Issue No. 5, eff May 28, 2010.