South Carolina Layoffs — April 2022
Employers in South Carolina posted 3 WARN Act notices in April 2022, affecting an estimated 392 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to March and up 17% versus April 2021. The average filing covered 131 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 1 | 310 |
| Utilities | 1 | 70 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 12 |
The Transportation sector saw the heaviest impact with 310 workers across 1 notice. On a related front, Utilities reported 70 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Union | 1 | 310 |
| Greenville | 2 | 82 |
Union bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 79% of all affected workers with 310 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Jonesville | 1 | 310 |
| Greenville | 2 | 82 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 310 |
| Layoff | 2 | 82 |
The high proportion of closures (79% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in South Carolina's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belk Fulfillment Center | Jonesville | 310 | Closure | |
| Utility Partners of America | Greenville | 70 | Layoff | |
| Alorica | Greenville | 12 | Layoff |
The largest notice was filed by Belk Fulfillment Center at its Jonesville facility, reporting 310 affected workers. Utility Partners of America followed with 70 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The trends suggest a mixed picture for South Carolina's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Transportation 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.