Temple v. Tec-Fab, Inc.

We granted a writ of certiorari to review the Court of Appeals’ opinion in Temple v. Tec-Fab, Inc., 370 S.C. 383, 635 S.E.2d 541 (Ct.App.2006). The issue on certiorari is whether the Court of Appeals erred in reversing an award of treble damages for a violation of the Payment of Wages Act. We affirm in part, reverse in part, and remand to the trial court.

FACTS

Temple was employed at Tec-Fab, Inc., a metal fabrication company in York County, for a salary of $5000 per month. In December 2000, Temple purchased a 15% ownership interest in the company from Tec-Fab’s president and sole shareholder,…