South Carolina Layoffs — May 2026, Week 2
Employers in South Carolina posted 1 WARN Act notices in May 2026, Week 2, affecting an estimated 130 workers. The average filing covered 130 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
1
Notices Filed
130
Workers Affected
130
Avg per Notice
0
Closures
Labor Market Snapshot — South Carolina (DOL/BLS)
4.9%
Unemployment
(March 2026)
2,110
Initial Claims
(2026-05-02 wk)
0.65%
Insured Unemp. Rate
(2026-05-02 wk)
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swiss Krono | Barnwell | 130 | Layoff |
The largest notice was filed by Swiss Krono at its Barnwell facility, reporting 130 affected workers.
This report covers WARN Act filings in South Carolina for Week 2 of May 2026. View the national Week 2 report or view the full May report for South Carolina.