South Carolina Layoffs — June 2016
Employers in South Carolina reported 2 WARN Act notices in June 2016, displacing an estimated 61 workers — signaling a deceleration from May and down 90% versus June 2015. The average filing covered 30 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Utilities | 1 | 60 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 1 |
The Utilities sector topped the list of affected industries with 60 workers across 1 notice. Notably, Finance & Insurance reported 1 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Marlboro | 1 | 60 |
| York | 1 | 1 |
Marlboro was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 98% of all affected workers with 60 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Clio | 1 | 60 |
| Fort Mill | 1 | 1 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 61 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baldor Electric | Clio | 60 | Closure | |
| Wells Fargo | Fort Mill | 1 | Closure |
The most significant filing came from Baldor Electric at its Clio facility, reporting 60 affected workers. Wells Fargo followed with 1 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate a easing in workforce disruptions across South Carolina, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Utilities 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.