South Carolina Layoffs — May 2026, Week 1
Employers in South Carolina reported 2 WARN Act notices in May 2026, Week 1, displacing an estimated 187 workers. The average filing covered 94 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
2
Notices Filed
187
Workers Affected
94
Avg per Notice
0
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)
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| thyssenkrupp Supply Chain Services | Spartanburg | 110 | Layoff | |
| Hengst Filtration | Lugoff | 77 | Layoff |
The most significant filing came from thyssenkrupp Supply Chain Services at its Spartanburg facility, reporting 110 affected workers. Hengst Filtration followed with 77 workers.
This report covers WARN Act filings in South Carolina for Week 1 of May 2026. View the national Week 1 report or view the full May report for South Carolina.