South Carolina Layoffs — October 2015
Employers in South Carolina reported 2 WARN Act notices in October 2015, displacing an estimated 151 workers — signaling a deceleration from September and down 59% versus October 2014. The average filing covered 76 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 1 | 85 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 66 |
The Healthcare sector topped the list of affected industries with 85 workers across 1 notice. Notably, Manufacturing reported 66 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Greenville | 2 | 151 |
Greenville absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 151 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Duncan | 1 | 85 |
| Greenville | 1 | 66 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in South Carolina this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Health | Duncan | 85 | ||
| CTS (Coyne TextileServices) | Greenville | 66 |
The most significant filing came from United Health at its Duncan facility, reporting 85 affected workers. CTS (Coyne TextileServices) followed with 66 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
The numbers illustrate a easing in workforce disruptions across South Carolina, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Healthcare 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.