South Carolina Layoffs — June 2015
Employers in South Carolina recorded 5 WARN Act notices in June 2015, covering approximately 593 workers and up 104% versus June 2014. The average filing covered 119 workers, with 4 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 357 |
| Real Estate | 1 | 100 |
| Government | 1 | 82 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 54 |
The Manufacturing sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 357 workers across 2 notices. At the same time, Real Estate reported 100 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Florence | 2 | 362 |
| Orangeburg | 1 | 100 |
| Aiken | 1 | 82 |
| Spartanburg | 1 | 49 |
Florence was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 61% of all affected workers with 362 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Florence | 2 | 362 |
| Orangeburg | 1 | 100 |
| Aiken | 1 | 82 |
| Spartanburg | 1 | 49 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 4 | 511 |
The high proportion of closures (86% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in South Carolina's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Worthington | Florence | 308 | Closure | |
| Dtz | Orangeburg | 100 | Closure | |
| Aiken/Barnwell Counties Community Action Agcy | Aiken | 82 | ||
| Sodexo | Florence | 54 | Closure | |
| ResMed | Spartanburg | 49 | Closure |
Leading the list was Worthington at its Florence facility, reporting 308 affected workers. Dtz followed with 100 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The filings reflect mounting pressure on the South Carolina labor market, with activity running above both recent and year-ago benchmarks. 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.