South Carolina Layoffs — April 2013
Employers in South Carolina filed 2 WARN Act notices in April 2013, impacting roughly 270 workers — representing a notable rise over March and down 53% versus April 2012. The average filing covered 135 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 140 |
| Retail | 1 | 130 |
The Manufacturing sector led the way in workforce reductions with 140 workers across 1 notice. In a parallel development, Retail reported 130 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Lexington | 1 | 140 |
| Greenville | 1 | 130 |
Lexington bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 52% of all affected workers with 140 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| West Columbia | 1 | 140 |
| Greenville | 1 | 130 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 140 |
| Layoff | 1 | 130 |
The high proportion of closures (52% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in South Carolina's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pexco | West Columbia | 140 | Closure | |
| Bi-Lo | Greenville | 130 | Layoff |
The single largest action involved Pexco at its West Columbia facility, reporting 140 affected workers. Bi-Lo followed with 130 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This marks the third consecutive month of rising layoff activity.
The data underscores a mixed picture for South Carolina's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Manufacturing sector warrants close attention heading into the next period.
This analysis is based on official WARN Act filings reported by South Carolina. The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act requires employers with 100+ employees to provide 60-day advance notice of mass layoffs and plant closings. Data is updated daily by WARN Firehose. View all South Carolina WARN notices, browse layoffs by state, or download the full dataset.