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The Commission offices will be closed Monday, January 1, 2024 in observance of New Year's Day. 

The Commission has approved the 2024 maximum weekly compensation rate. The full Advisory may be accessed here. 
The Internal Revenue Service announced a new standard business mileage rate effective January 1, 2024.  The full Advisory may be accessed here. 
At the October 16, 2023 business meeting, the Commission approved the 2024 Commission calendar. The calendar has been updated to reflect the state holidays. The calendar may be accessed here.
Regulation 67-610 has been amended effective May 26, 2023.  The text of the regulation may be accessed here. 
 

Executive Director

Workers’ Compensation In South Carolina

Workers’ compensation laws are designed to provide a satisfactory means of handling occupational disabilities. A 20th century development in North America, workers’ compensation laws evolved as the economy became more industrial and less agricultural.

 Executive Director

Gary Cannon

Gary M. Cannon was appointed Executive Director of the South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Commission in March 2009. Mr. Cannon is responsible for the administration and operation of the four functional departments; Judicial, Claims, Insurance and Medical Services and Information Technology. The Executive Director’s Office includes the Office of the General Counsel, Human Resources, Financial Administration and Procurement.

Contact Information

Gary M. Cannon
Executive Director
gcannon@wcc.sc.gov 
803-737-5744


Arnisha Keitt
Assistant to the Executive Director
AKeitt@wcc.sc.gov
803-737-5744