Dismissal, suspension, demotion, or decrease in compensation for independent cause permitted.

S.C. Code Ann. § 8-27-40
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Notwithstanding the filing of a report pursuant to this chapter, a public body may dismiss, suspend, demote, or decrease the compensation of an employee for causes independent of the filing of a protected report as described in Section 8-27-20.
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