South Carolina Layoffs — June 2016
Employers in South Carolina submitted 2 WARN Act notices in June 2016, putting at risk an estimated 61 workers — down from May and down 90% versus June 2015. The average filing covered 30 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Utilities | 1 | 60 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 1 |
The Utilities sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 60 workers across 1 notice. Separately, Finance & Insurance reported 1 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Marlboro | 1 | 60 |
| York | 1 | 1 |
Marlboro was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 98% of all affected workers with 60 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Clio | 1 | 60 |
| Fort Mill | 1 | 1 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 61 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baldor Electric | Clio | 60 | Closure | |
| Wells Fargo | Fort Mill | 1 | Closure |
Topping the list was Baldor Electric at its Clio facility, reporting 60 affected workers. Wells Fargo followed with 1 workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight 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.