South Carolina Layoffs — December 2018
Employers in South Carolina submitted 3 WARN Act notices in December 2018, putting at risk an estimated 815 workers — down from November and up 7309% versus December 2017. The average filing covered 272 workers, with 3 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 740 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 75 |
The Manufacturing sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 740 workers across 2 notices. Separately, Information & Technology reported 75 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Anderson | 1 | 395 |
| Lancaster | 1 | 345 |
| Greenville | 1 | 75 |
Anderson bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 48% of all affected workers with 395 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Anderson | 1 | 395 |
| Lancaster | 1 | 345 |
| Greer | 1 | 75 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 3 | 815 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Afco | Anderson | 395 | Closure | |
| Duracell | Lancaster | 345 | Closure | |
| MPW Industrial Services | Greer | 75 | Closure |
Topping the list was Afco at its Anderson facility, reporting 395 affected workers. Duracell followed with 345 workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight 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.