South Carolina Layoffs — February 2016
Employers in South Carolina recorded 1 WARN Act notices in February 2016, covering approximately 105 workers — marking a decline from January and up 110% versus February 2015. The average filing covered 105 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 1 | 105 |
The Transportation sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 105 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Cherokee | 1 | 105 |
Cherokee felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 105 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Gaffney | 1 | 105 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 105 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ADS Logistics | Gaffney | 105 | Closure |
Leading the list was ADS Logistics at its Gaffney facility, reporting 105 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
The filings reflect a mixed picture for South Carolina's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Transportation 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.