Generally no employment is authorized for minors under the age of 14, as interpreted under South Carolina Child Labor Statute 41-13-20. A minor aged 14 or 15 years old can work up to 40 hours a week during Spring, Winter, and Summer Break.In South Carolina, the law sets a clear boundary: generally, no employment is authorized for minors under the age of 14. Minors must have a 30minute break when scheduled to work six consecutive hours or work five consecutive hours before continuing to work. However, employers of minors under age 18 must obtain and keep on file proof of the minor's age. Minors under 14 can work in show business (theatrical, television, radio, or film production). The South Carolina Illegal Immigration Reform Act requires all employers to verify the legal status of new employees. South Carolina is one of the only states that do not have a minimum wage law. You may not be employed to catch or coop poultry.