The Official Web Site of the State of South Carolina

DEW offices will be closed on Monday, May 25, 2026, and will reopen on Tuesday, May 26, 2026. Please note that unemployment payments may be delayed due to your financial institution's holiday schedule. 

South Carolina businesses, are you actively working with young people to amplify the workforce? If yes, we invite you to nominate your business for the 2026 Workforce Champion Award by visiting www.dew.sc.gov/workforce-champion-award!

Visit https://dew.sc.gov/scwork-photo-contest to submit a photo of employees at work and enter for a chance to be selected as the 2026 SC@Work Photo Contest Grand Prize Winner! Don't miss this opportunity to showcase your team in action.

Request Data from DEW

DEW has a great deal of administrative data available from the programs that it operates. If you are employed by a state or local government entity, academic or research institution, or other eligible user, you can request DEW data using the form below. For general labor market information inquiries not related to administrative data, please email lmicustomerservice@dew.sc.gov.

This form is not for assistance with individual case files. If you have questions about your unemployment insurance claim, please visit dew.sc.gov/individuals or call 866-831-1724. Questions can be submitted via the Unemployment Insurance Webform for Individuals and Employers to avoid potential wait times on the phone, but please do not submit individual information about a claim through the form.