South Carolina Layoffs — November 2023
Employers in South Carolina recorded 5 WARN Act notices in November 2023, covering approximately 550 workers — marking a sharp increase from October and down 6% versus November 2022. The average filing covered 110 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 531 |
| Finance & Insurance | 2 | 10 |
The Manufacturing sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 531 workers across 2 notices. At the same time, Finance & Insurance reported 10 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Greenville | 1 | 290 |
| Richland | 1 | 241 |
| Statewide - Multiple | 2 | 10 |
| tSivtaet eSwerivdiec e- sM | 1 | 9 |
Greenville was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 53% of all affected workers with 290 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Greenville | 1 | 290 |
| Columbia | 1 | 241 |
| Jeffersonville | 2 | 10 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 531 |
| Layoff | 2 | 18 |
The high proportion of closures (97% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in South Carolina's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proterra | Greenville | 290 | Closure | |
| Tyson Foods | Columbia | 241 | Closure | |
| Thiveworks Administra | 9 | Layoff | ||
| First Savings Bank | Jeffersonville | 9 | Layoff | |
| First Savings Bank | Jeffersonville | 1 |
Leading the list was Proterra at its Greenville facility, reporting 290 affected workers. Tyson Foods followed with 241 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.