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Ex. DUT-SC-01329 U.S.C. § 654 (OSH Act § 5), Duties of employers and employeesDuties of employers and employees (general duty clause)Congress of the United StatesUnited StatesFederalDec. 29, 19702020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyWorkplace rulesStanding dutyPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-SC-008S.C. Code Regs. Chapter 71, Article 1 (Occupational Safety and Health): Reg. 71-108 (Incorporation by Reference), Reg. 71-112 (General Duty Clause), Subarticle 6 (South Carolina Occupational Safety and Health Standards for General Industry)Occupational Safety and Health regulations: general duty clause; incorporation by reference of federal standards; general industry standards…South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation, Office of Occupational Safety and Health (SC OSHA), by regulation under § 41-15-210South CarolinaStateJan. 1, 19752020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyWorkplace rulesStanding dutyPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-SC-020Whitlaw v. Kroger Co., 306 S.C. 51, 410 S.E.2d 251 (S.C. 1991) (heard Jan. 7, 1991; decided Oct. 14, 1991)Whether a private cause of action for damages may be instituted under S.C. Code Ann. §§ 61-9-40 and 61-9-410; the test for negligence per se…Supreme Court of South Carolina (per curiam; certified question under Supreme Court Rule 46 from the United States District Court for the District of South Carolina)South CarolinaCourtOct. 14, 19912020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyStanding dutyOtherPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-SC-016S.C. Code Regs. 61-25, Retail Food Establishments (within the Legislative Council's compilation 'Chapter 61-18 through 61-58.17')Retail Food Establishments: management and personnel (employee health, exclusions and restrictions, § 2-201); compliance and enforcement…South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC), by regulationSouth CarolinaStateJune 23, 19952020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyBusiness closureWorkplace rulesStanding dutyOperating conditionPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-SC-001S.C. Code Ann. Title 44, Chapter 1 (Department of Health and Environmental Control), §§ 44-1-80, 44-1-100, 44-1-110, 44-1-140, 44-1-150Duties and powers as to communicable or epidemic diseases; assistance from peace and health officers; quarantine system; rules and…General Assembly of South CarolinaSouth CarolinaStateJuly 2, 20022020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyBusiness closureWorkplace rulesQuarantine and isolationStanding dutyPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-SC-003S.C. Code Ann. Title 44, Chapter 29 (Contagious and Infectious Diseases), §§ 44-29-10, 44-29-40, 44-29-50, 44-29-200Reporting of contagious diseases; general supervision of vaccination, screening and immunization; violation of regulation a misdemeanor…General Assembly of South CarolinaSouth CarolinaStateJune 1, 20102020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutySchools and child careQuarantine and isolationStanding dutyPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-SC-002S.C. Code Ann. Title 44, Chapter 4, Emergency Health Powers Act, §§ 44-4-100 to 44-4-570 (in particular §§ 44-4-130, 44-4-300, 44-4-310, 44-4-500, 44-4-510, 44-4-520, 44-4-530, 44-4-540)Emergency Health Powers Act: control of property and dangerous facilities; control and treatment of infectious disease; isolation and…General Assembly of South CarolinaSouth CarolinaStateJuly 2, 20022020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyBusiness closureHealth care ordersQuarantine and isolationStanding dutyPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-SC-004S.C. Code Ann. § 16-7-10Illegal acts during state of emergencyGeneral Assembly of South CarolinaSouth CarolinaStateJuly 2, 20022020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyGathering capStanding dutyOtherPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-SC-005S.C. Code Ann. § 25-1-440Additional powers and duties of Governor during declared emergencyGeneral Assembly of South CarolinaSouth CarolinaStateJune 11, 20082020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyEmergency declarationStay-at-homeBusiness closureCapacity limitStanding dutyPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-SC-006S.C. Code Ann. §§ 1-3-420, 1-3-430, 1-3-440, 1-3-460 (Title 1, Chapter 3, Article 7)Proclamation of emergency by Governor; orders to prevent danger; further powers of Governor; powers supplementalGeneral Assembly of South CarolinaSouth CarolinaStateMar. 13, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyEmergency declarationBusiness closureGathering capStanding dutyPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-SC-010SC OSHA web page, 'SC OSHA COVID-19 Worker Safety Guidance' (scosha.llronline.com/coronavirus.aspx)SC OSHA COVID-19 Worker Safety Guidance: SC OSHA Guidance on Returning to Work; Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19 (SC OSHA)…South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation, Office of Occupational Safety and Health (SC OSHA)South CarolinaStateJune 30, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyWorkplace rulesPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-SC-015SC OSHA FastFact, 'Employers play an important role in controlling the spread of COVID-19 - March 2020' (created March 28, 2020)Employers play an important role in controlling the spread of COVID-19: infectious disease safety strategies, social distancing, workplace…South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation, Office of Occupational Safety and Health (SC OSHA)South CarolinaStateMar. 28, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyWorkplace rulesPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-SC-014SC OSHA FastFind, 'Corona Virus (COVID-19) Prevention: General Requirements and Prevention Ideas for Workplaces' (created April 20, 2020)General Requirements and Prevention Ideas for Workplaces: mandatory social distancing; handwashing and sanitation; sick employees stay home…South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation, Office of Occupational Safety and Health (SC OSHA)South CarolinaStateApr. 20, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyCapacity limitWorkplace rulesPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-SC-012DHEC, Interim Guidance for COVID-19 Scenarios in Businesses (July 25, 2020)Interim Guidance for COVID-19 Scenarios in Businesses: positive employee; sick but no test; close contact of a case; return-to-work criteriaSouth Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC)South CarolinaStateJuly 25, 20202020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyWorkplace rulesQuarantine and isolationPrimary source read
Ex. SC-063Order re Required Use of Protective Masks in County and Municipal Courthouses (2020-07-30-01)Statewide mandate requiring masks or facial coverings in every county and municipal courthouseChief Justice Donald W. BeattySouth CarolinaCourtJuly 30, 20202020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Face-covering requirementCourts and public officesWorkplace rulesPrimary source read
Ex. SC-044Act No. 102 of 2021 (S. 704), Joint ResolutionTo Provide for a Return to Five-Day, In-Person Classroom Instruction for the 2020-2021 and 2021-2022 School Years... and to Provide…General Assembly of South Carolina (S. 704, ratified R. 33, Apr. 22, 2021; signed Apr. 23, 2021)South CarolinaStateApr. 22, 20212021 Q22021 Q3Schools and child careWorkplace rulesPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-SC-009Act No. 99 of 2021 (S. 147, R. 39), a Joint Resolution, the 'South Carolina COVID-19 Liability Immunity Act'A Joint Resolution to enact the 'South Carolina COVID-19 Liability Immunity Act' so as to provide liability protections for a limited time…General Assembly of South Carolina (S. 147, ratified R. 39, April 28, 2021; approved by Governor Henry McMaster April 28, 2021)South CarolinaStateApr. 28, 20212020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyWorkplace rulesOperating conditionOtherPrimary source read
Ex. SC-054Order re Operation of the Trial Courts During the Coronavirus Emergency (As Amended June 15, 2021) (2021-06-15-01)Trial-court order in force through Q3 2021: masks per the July 30, 2020 order, six-foot distancing, 113 square feet per person, fever…Supreme Court of South CarolinaSouth CarolinaCourtJune 15, 20212021 Q22021 Q3Capacity limitGathering capFace-covering requirementCourts and public officesWorkplace rulesPrimary source read
Ex. SC-045Act No. 94 of 2021, Part IB, Provisos 1.108 (SDE: Mask Mandate Prohibition) and 117.190 (GP: Masks at Higher Education Facilities)Budget provisos prohibiting the use of appropriated funds to require masks in K-12 education facilities and to condition unmasked presence…General Assembly of South Carolina (H. 4100, ratified R. 116, June 21, 2021)South CarolinaStateJune 30, 20212021 Q3Face-covering requirementSchools and child careVaccination or testingPrimary source read
Ex. SEC-15-089Proviso 1.108 (no school district may use appropriated funds to require students or staff to wear face masks); upheld by the South Carolina Supreme Court Sept. 2, 2021 (City of Columbia); enforcement enjoined Sept. 28, 2021 (Disability Rights South Carolina v. McMaster)Proviso 1.108 (school mask-mandate funding ban)South Carolina General Assembly (2021-22 Appropriations Act, H. 4100, Proviso 1.108); U.S. District Court for the District of South Carolina (Lewis, J.)South CarolinaStateJune 22, 20212021 Q3Face-covering requirementSchools and child careOtherConfirmed from a secondary source
Ex. SC-055Order re Operation of the Trial Courts During the Coronavirus Emergency (extension) (2021-07-30-01)Extension of the June 15, 2021 trial-court order to August 31, 2021Supreme Court of South CarolinaSouth CarolinaCourtJuly 30, 20212021 Q3Face-covering requirementCourts and public officesWorkplace rulesPrimary source read
Ex. SC-058Ordinance No. 2021-068, Emergency Order by the Mayor Declaring a State of Emergency (Facial Coverings)Emergency order requiring facial coverings in all buildings at public and private schools and daycares within the CityMayor Stephen K. Benjamin (Emergency Order), ratified by City CouncilCity of Columbia, South CarolinaCityAug. 4, 20212021 Q3Face-covering requirementSchools and child careWorkplace rulesPrimary source read
Ex. SC-059Ordinance No. 2021-069, Ratifying Ordinance 2021-068 Declaring State of Emergency (Facial Coverings)Council ratification of the Mayor's school and daycare facial-covering emergency orderColumbia City CouncilCity of Columbia, South CarolinaCityAug. 5, 20212021 Q3Face-covering requirementSchools and child careWorkplace rulesConfirmed from a secondary source
Ex. SC-040Creswick v. University of South Carolina, Op. No. 28053Declaratory judgment that Proviso 117.190 does not prohibit a universal mask mandate at a public institution of higher learningSupreme Court of South Carolina (original jurisdiction)South CarolinaCourtAug. 17, 20212021 Q3Face-covering requirementSchools and child carePrimary source read
Ex. SC-056Order re Operation of the Trial Courts During the Coronavirus Emergency (As Amended August 27, 2021) (2021-08-27-01)Complete revision of the trial-court order; mitigation measures left to the Chief Justice; ninety-day termSupreme Court of South CarolinaSouth CarolinaCourtAug. 27, 20212021 Q3Courts and public officesWorkplace rulesPrimary source read