South Carolina Layoffs — September 2020
Employers in South Carolina reported 6 WARN Act notices in September 2020, displacing an estimated 534 workers — signaling a deceleration from August and up 70% versus September 2019. The average filing covered 89 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 180 |
| Accommodation & Food | 2 | 135 |
| Transportation | 1 | 106 |
| Education | 1 | 89 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 180 workers across 1 notice. Notably, Accommodation & Food reported 135 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Marion | 1 | 180 |
| Berkeley | 1 | 106 |
| Lexington | 1 | 89 |
| Charleston | 2 | 84 |
| Greenville | 1 | 75 |
Marion bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 34% of all affected workers with 180 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Ladson | 1 | 106 |
| West Columbia | 1 | 89 |
| Greenville | 1 | 75 |
| Charleston | 1 | 60 |
| Isle of Palms | 1 | 24 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 5 | 354 |
| Closure | 1 | 180 |
Closures accounted for 34% of affected workers, while the majority of filings were layoffs rather than permanent shutdowns.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beneteau Boat Plant | 180 | Closure | ||
| ARD Logistics | Ladson | 106 | Layoff | |
| Sodexo - Lexington Two District Education Center | West Columbia | 89 | Layoff | |
| P.F. Chang's China Bistro | Greenville | 75 | Layoff | |
| Renaissance Charleston Historic District Hotel | Charleston | 60 | Layoff | |
| Wild Dunes | Isle of Palms | 24 | Layoff |
The most significant filing came from Beneteau Boat Plant at its South Carolina facility, reporting 180 affected workers. ARD Logistics followed with 106 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
The numbers illustrate 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.