South Carolina Layoffs — December 2016
Employers in South Carolina reported 3 WARN Act notices in December 2016, displacing an estimated 163 workers — signaling an acceleration from November and down 79% versus December 2015. The average filing covered 54 workers, with 3 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Information & Technology | 1 | 88 |
| Manufacturing | 2 | 75 |
The Information & Technology sector topped the list of affected industries with 88 workers across 1 notice. Notably, Manufacturing reported 75 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Charleston | 1 | 88 |
| Spartanburg | 1 | 55 |
| Berkeley | 1 | 20 |
Charleston felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 54% of all affected workers with 88 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| North Charleston | 1 | 88 |
| Cowpens | 1 | 55 |
| Goose Creek | 1 | 20 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 3 | 163 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stryker Communications | North Charleston | 88 | Closure | |
| Hubbell | Cowpens | 55 | Closure | |
| Impresa Aerospace | Goose Creek | 20 | Closure |
The most significant filing came from Stryker Communications at its North Charleston facility, reporting 88 affected workers. Hubbell followed with 55 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The numbers illustrate a mixed picture for South Carolina's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Information & Technology 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.