South Carolina Layoffs — November 2022
Employers in South Carolina submitted 3 WARN Act notices in November 2022, putting at risk an estimated 588 workers — down from October. The average filing covered 196 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 1 | 267 |
The Healthcare sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 267 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Williamsburg | 1 | 267 |
| Darlington | 1 | 250 |
| Charleston | 1 | 71 |
Williamsburg was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 45% of all affected workers with 267 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Darlington | 1 | 250 |
| Charleston | 1 | 71 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 338 |
| Layoff | 1 | 250 |
The high proportion of closures (57% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in South Carolina's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Williamsburg Regional Hospital | 267 | Closure | ||
| Fiber Industries | Darlington | 250 | Layoff | |
| The Shyft Group | Charleston | 71 | Closure |
Topping the list was Williamsburg Regional Hospital at its South Carolina facility, reporting 267 affected workers. Fiber Industries followed with 250 workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight a mixed picture for South Carolina's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Healthcare 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.