South Carolina Layoffs — April 2016
Employers in South Carolina filed 2 WARN Act notices in April 2016, impacting roughly 231 workers — representing a pullback from March and down 8% versus April 2015. The average filing covered 116 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Retail | 1 | 165 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 66 |
The Retail sector led the way in workforce reductions with 165 workers across 1 notice. In a parallel development, Finance & Insurance reported 66 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Fairfield | 1 | 165 |
| York | 1 | 66 |
Fairfield bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 71% of all affected workers with 165 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Winnsboro | 1 | 165 |
| Fort Mill | 1 | 66 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 231 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walmart | Winnsboro | 165 | Closure | |
| Wells Fargo | Fort Mill | 66 | Closure |
The single largest action involved Walmart at its Winnsboro facility, reporting 165 affected workers. Wells Fargo followed with 66 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The data underscores a easing in workforce disruptions across South Carolina, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Retail 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.