South Carolina Layoffs — September 2016
Employers in South Carolina posted 3 WARN Act notices in September 2016, affecting an estimated 135 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to August and down 73% versus September 2015. The average filing covered 45 workers, with 3 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 103 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 28 |
| Utilities | 1 | 4 |
The Manufacturing sector saw the heaviest impact with 103 workers across 1 notice. On a related front, Finance & Insurance reported 28 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Greenville | 1 | 103 |
| Charleston | 1 | 28 |
| Marlboro | 1 | 4 |
Greenville bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 76% of all affected workers with 103 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Slater | 1 | 103 |
| Mount Pleasant | 1 | 28 |
| Clio | 1 | 4 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 3 | 135 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JPS Composites | Slater | 103 | Closure | |
| Citigroup | Mount Pleasant | 28 | Closure | |
| Baldor Electric | Clio | 4 | Closure |
The largest notice was filed by JPS Composites at its Slater facility, reporting 103 affected workers. Citigroup followed with 28 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
The trends suggest a easing in workforce disruptions across South Carolina, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. 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.