Will South Carolina courts modify an overbroad non-compete?

Generally no. Overbroad covenants are typically voided in their entirety.

Employment Agreement for South Carolina

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South Carolina legal context

South Carolina is an at-will employment state and a right-to-work state. The South Carolina Human Affairs Law covers employers of 15+. Non-competes are enforceable when reasonable, but South Carolina courts generally do NOT blue-pencil — overbroad covenants are void in their entirety.

Key SC statutes

South Carolina Human Affairs Law
S.C. Code §§ 1-13-10 et seq.
Anti-discrimination law covering employers of 15+.
Right-to-Work
S.C. Code §§ 41-7-10 et seq.
Mandatory union membership prohibited.
Wage Payment Statute
S.C. Code §§ 41-10-10 et seq.
Wage payment timing and treble damages.

South Carolina-specific considerations

At-Will Default
Termination at any time for any lawful reason.
Right-to-Work
Mandatory union membership prohibited.
No Blue-Pencil for Non-Competes
Overbroad covenants void in their entirety — drafting precision essential.
Wage Payment Treble Damages
Willful wage violations expose employer to treble damages and attorney's fees.