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DEW and SC Works offices will be closed on Monday, September 1, 2025. We will be happy to serve you when we reopen on Tuesday, September 2, 2025. Please note that some financial institutions may also be closed on Monday, which may delay unemployment payments.

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Thu, 08/28/2025
Governor Henry McMaster Announces Designation of September as Workforce Development Month

Governor Henry McMaster Announces Designation of September as Workforce Development Month 

Activities Planned…

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Mon, 08/18/2025
South Carolina's Employment Situation July 2025

South Carolina's Employment Situation July 2025…

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Mon, 08/18/2025
Executive Director William Floyd's July 2025 Employment Statement

Employment and Workforce Executive Director William Floyd’s Statement

July 2025 Employment Situation…

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Fri, 07/18/2025
Executive Director William Floyd's June 2025 Employment Statement

Employment and Workforce Executive Director William Floyd’s Statement

June 2025 Employment Situation…

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Fri, 07/18/2025
South Carolina's Employment Situation June 2025

South Carolina's Employment Situation June 2025

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Tue, 07/15/2025
Joint Media Advisory with Richland County Sheriff’s Department: The Verdict for Fraudulent Unemployment Claimant Jennifer Roberts

Joint Media Advisory with Richland County Sheriff’s Department:

The Verdict for Fraudulent Unemployment Claimant…

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Mon, 06/23/2025
Executive Director William Floyd's May 2025 Employment Statement

Employment and Workforce Executive Director William Floyd’s Statement

May 2025 Employment Situation

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Mon, 06/23/2025
South Carolina's Employment Situation May 2025

South Carolina's Employment Situation May 2025…

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Mon, 06/09/2025
New Website Allows for Easier Access to South Carolina’s Labor Market Information

New Website Allows for Easier Access to South Carolina’s Labor Market Information

 
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Tue, 06/03/2025
DEW’s Third Annual SC@Work: Photo Contest Is Open

DEW’s Third Annual SC@Work: Photo Contest Is Open

The S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce Wants Employers to…

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Tue, 05/20/2025
Executive Director William Floyd's April 2025 Employment Statement

Employment and Workforce Executive Director William Floyd’s Statement
April 2025 Employment Situation


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Tue, 05/20/2025
South Carolina's Employment Situation April 2025

South Carolina's Employment Situation April 2025

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