South Carolina Layoffs — November 2013
Employers in South Carolina filed 2 WARN Act notices in November 2013, impacting roughly 238 workers — representing a notable rise over October and down 38% versus November 2012. The average filing covered 119 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 150 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 88 |
The Manufacturing sector led the way in workforce reductions with 150 workers across 1 notice. In a parallel development, Professional Services reported 88 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Aiken | 1 | 150 |
| Charleston | 1 | 88 |
Aiken was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 63% of all affected workers with 150 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Aiken | 1 | 150 |
| North Charleston | 1 | 88 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 150 |
| Layoff | 1 | 88 |
The high proportion of closures (63% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in South Carolina's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey Industries Die Casting | Aiken | 150 | Closure | |
| CGI Federal | North Charleston | 88 | Layoff |
The single largest action involved Harvey Industries Die Casting at its Aiken facility, reporting 150 affected workers. CGI Federal followed with 88 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
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.