South Carolina Layoffs — September 2015
Employers in South Carolina submitted 4 WARN Act notices in September 2015, putting at risk an estimated 499 workers — down from August and up 645% versus September 2014. The average filing covered 125 workers, with 4 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 370 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 77 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 52 |
The Manufacturing sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 370 workers across 2 notices. Separately, Finance & Insurance reported 77 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Richland | 2 | 377 |
| Charleston | 2 | 122 |
Richland bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 76% of all affected workers with 377 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Blythewood | 1 | 300 |
| Charleston | 2 | 122 |
| Columbia | 1 | 77 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 4 | 499 |
The high proportion of closures (100% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in South Carolina's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bose | Blythewood | 300 | Closure | |
| First Citizens | Columbia | 77 | Closure | |
| Hill-Rom Holdings | Charleston | 70 | Closure | |
| Pillar Hotels & Resorts | Charleston | 52 | Closure |
Topping the list was Bose at its Blythewood facility, reporting 300 affected workers. First Citizens followed with 77 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
These figures highlight 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.