South Carolina Layoffs — January 2026, Week 3
Employers in South Carolina filed 2 WARN Act notices in January 2026, Week 3, impacting roughly 272 workers. The average filing covered 136 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
2
Notices Filed
272
Workers Affected
136
Avg per Notice
1
Closures
Labor Market Snapshot — South Carolina (DOL/BLS)
4.9%
Unemployment
(March 2026)
1,940
Initial Claims
(2026-04-25 wk)
0.65%
Insured Unemp. Rate
(2026-04-25 wk)
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Services | 1 | 194 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 78 |
The Professional Services sector led the way in workforce reductions with 194 workers across 1 notice. In a parallel development, Manufacturing reported 78 workers.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DLH Solutions | Charleston | 194 | Layoff | |
| James Hardie Building Products | Summerville | 78 | Closure |
The single largest action involved DLH Solutions at its Charleston facility, reporting 194 affected workers. James Hardie Building Products followed with 78 workers.
This report covers WARN Act filings in South Carolina for Week 3 of January 2026. View the national Week 3 report or view the full January report for South Carolina.