South Carolina § 42-9-390 - Voluntary settlements.
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§ 42-9-390. Voluntary settlements.
Nothing contained in this chapter may be construed so as to prevent settlements made by and between an employee and employer as long as the amount of compensation and the time and manner of payment are in accordance with the provisions of this title. The employer must file a copy of the settlement agreement with the commission if each party is represented by an attorney. If the employee is not represented by an attorney, a copy of the settlement agreement must be filed by the employer with the commission and approved by one member of the commission.
HISTORY: 1962 Code SECTION 72-191; 1952 Code SECTION 72-191; 1942 Code SECTION 7035-20; 1936 (39) 1231; 1986 Act No. 388, eff April 29, 1986; 2007 Act No. 111, Pt I, SECTION 23, eff July 1, 2007, applicable to injuries that occur on of after that date.
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Section 42-9-390 ("Voluntary settlements.") is part of the South Carolina Code of Laws, the codified statutory law of South Carolina. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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