South Carolina Layoffs — August 2023
Employers in South Carolina reported 1 WARN Act notices in August 2023, displacing an estimated 47 workers — signaling a deceleration from July and down 95% versus August 2022. The average filing covered 47 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
Industry classification was not available for filings in South Carolina this month. A total of 47 workers were affected across 1 notices.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| eCrvhiacrele IsIt o("nLegacy") | 1 | 47 |
eCrvhiacrele IsIt o("nLegacy") saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 47 workers across 1 notices.
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 47 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legacy Supply Chain S | 47 | Closure |
The most significant filing came from Legacy Supply Chain S at its South Carolina facility, reporting 47 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate a easing in workforce disruptions across South Carolina, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels.
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.