South Carolina Layoffs — February 2024
Employers in South Carolina posted 1 WARN Act notices in February 2024, affecting an estimated 114 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to January and down 81% versus February 2023. The average filing covered 114 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Utilities | 1 | 114 |
The Utilities sector saw the heaviest impact with 114 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Cherokee | 1 | 114 |
Cherokee felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 114 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Gaffney | 1 | 114 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 114 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TTI Consumer Power Tools | Gaffney | 114 | Closure |
The largest notice was filed by TTI Consumer Power Tools at its Gaffney facility, reporting 114 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
The trends suggest a easing in workforce disruptions across South Carolina, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Utilities 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.