South Carolina Layoffs — February 2022
Employers in South Carolina posted 1 WARN Act notices in February 2022, affecting an estimated 310 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to January and down 41% versus February 2021. The average filing covered 310 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 1 | 310 |
The Transportation sector saw the heaviest impact with 310 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Union | 1 | 310 |
Union felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 310 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Union | 1 | 310 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 310 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belk Fulfillment Center | Union | 310 | Closure |
The largest notice was filed by Belk Fulfillment Center at its Union facility, reporting 310 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
The trends suggest a easing in workforce disruptions across South Carolina, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Transportation 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.