South Carolina Layoffs — December 2021
Employers in South Carolina recorded 4 WARN Act notices in December 2021, covering approximately 235 workers and down 73% versus December 2020. The average filing covered 59 workers, with 4 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 200 |
| Transportation | 3 | 35 |
The Manufacturing sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 200 workers across 1 notice. At the same time, Transportation reported 35 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Berkeley | 1 | 200 |
| Greenville | 1 | 20 |
| Richland | 1 | 8 |
| Florence | 1 | 7 |
Berkeley felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 85% of all affected workers with 200 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Moncks Corner | 1 | 200 |
| Greenville | 1 | 20 |
| Knightsville | 1 | 8 |
| Florence | 1 | 7 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 4 | 235 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAK Americas | Moncks Corner | 200 | Closure | |
| Central Freight Lines | Greenville | 20 | Closure | |
| Central Freight Lines | Knightsville | 8 | Closure | |
| Central Freight Lines | Florence | 7 | Closure |
Leading the list was DAK Americas at its Moncks Corner facility, reporting 200 affected workers. Central Freight Lines followed with 20 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The filings reflect 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.