South Carolina Layoffs — July 2016
Employers in South Carolina logged 4 WARN Act notices in July 2016, involving roughly 361 workers — climbing above June and down 56% versus July 2015. The average filing covered 90 workers, with 4 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 250 |
| Retail | 1 | 96 |
| Finance & Insurance | 2 | 15 |
The Manufacturing sector dominated layoff filings with 250 workers across 1 notice. Meanwhile, Retail reported 96 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Berkeley | 1 | 250 |
| Charleston | 1 | 96 |
| York | 2 | 15 |
Berkeley felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 69% of all affected workers with 250 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Goose Creek | 1 | 250 |
| Mount Pleasant | 1 | 96 |
| Fort Mill | 2 | 15 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 4 | 361 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Century Aluminum | Goose Creek | 250 | Closure | |
| Southern Season | Mount Pleasant | 96 | Closure | |
| Wells Fargo | Fort Mill | 9 | Closure | |
| Wells Fargo | Fort Mill | 6 | Closure |
The biggest impact was at Century Aluminum at its Goose Creek facility, reporting 250 affected workers. Southern Season followed with 96 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
This data points to 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.