South Carolina Layoffs — February 2020
Employers in South Carolina reported 3 WARN Act notices in February 2020, displacing an estimated 347 workers — signaling an acceleration from January and down 46% versus February 2019. The average filing covered 116 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Utilities | 1 | 145 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 133 |
The Utilities sector topped the list of affected industries with 145 workers across 1 notice. Notably, Manufacturing reported 133 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Chester | 1 | 145 |
| Bamberg | 1 | 133 |
| Laurens | 1 | 69 |
Chester felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 42% of all affected workers with 145 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Chester | 1 | 145 |
| Bamberg | 1 | 133 |
| Charleston | 1 | 69 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 278 |
| Layoff | 1 | 69 |
The high proportion of closures (80% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in South Carolina's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nippon Electric Glass | Chester | 145 | Closure | |
| Rockland Industries | Bamberg | 133 | Closure | |
| DSV Solutions | Charleston | 69 | Layoff |
The most significant filing came from Nippon Electric Glass at its Chester facility, reporting 145 affected workers. Rockland Industries followed with 133 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 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.