South Carolina Layoffs — April 2026
Employers in South Carolina reported 2 WARN Act notices in April 2026, displacing an estimated 196 workers — signaling an acceleration from March and down 70% versus April 2025. The average filing covered 98 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 74 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 74 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Pickens | 2 | 196 |
Pickens was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 196 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Charleston | 1 | 122 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 2 | 196 |
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABM Industry Groups | Charleston | 122 | Layoff | |
| Industrial Plastics Group | 74 | Layoff |
The most significant filing came from ABM Industry Groups at its Charleston facility, reporting 122 affected workers. Industrial Plastics Group followed with 74 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
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.