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Welcome to the Department of Employment and Workforce

The S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce is here to help you move from unemployment to reemployment. Our goal is to match job seekers with employers quickly, efficiently and effectively.

From unemployment insurance benefits to personalized reemployment services, our agency provides robust services to support South Carolina's labor force and economic development.

2024 1099-G Forms Available Soon

2024 1099-G forms will be available to view by the end of the month!

SOC Codes

Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) codes are the federal standard used to classify workers into the specific category that best matches their job. Each of your employees can be classified in one of 867 detailed occupations listed. For more information and to search for specific SOC codes, visit https://dew.sc.gov/employers/SOC.