South Carolina Layoffs — January 2020
Employers in South Carolina submitted 1 WARN Act notices in January 2020, putting at risk an estimated 287 workers — down from December and down 61% versus January 2019. The average filing covered 287 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Wholesale Trade | 1 | 287 |
The Wholesale Trade sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 287 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Greenville | 1 | 287 |
Greenville was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 287 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Greenville | 1 | 287 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 1 | 287 |
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C & S Wholesale Services | Greenville | 287 | Layoff |
Topping the list was C & S Wholesale Services at its Greenville facility, reporting 287 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight a easing in workforce disruptions across South Carolina, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Wholesale Trade 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.