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PUA Self-Service is Live
Fri, 04/24/2020
The Applications Process for Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) Begins Today
Self-employed, gig workers, contractors, 1099s and individuals not…SC Initial Claims Week Ending April 18, 2020
Thu, 04/23/2020
South Carolina Initial Unemployment Insurance Claims Data
Week Ending April 18, 2020
Initial Claims: In the week ending April 18, 2020,…DEW Begins Paying Federal $600 Stimulus Benefits
Fri, 04/17/2020
Department of Employment and Workforce Begins
Paying Millions in Federal $600 Stimulus Benefit
$53 million paid Sunday, first day in claim week…DEW Executive Director's Statement March 2020
Fri, 04/17/2020
Employment and Workforce Executive Director Dan Ellzey’s Statement
March 2020 Employment Situation
We understand that the numbers…South Carolina’s Employment Situation March 2020
Fri, 04/17/2020
South Carolina’s Employment Situation
March 2020
I. Household Survey (1)
Employment: The seasonally adjusted monthly survey of households…Waiting Week Waiver Extended by Executive Order
Fri, 04/17/2020
WHEREAS, on March 13, 2020, the undersigned issued Executive Order No. 2020-08, declaring a State of Emergency based on a…SC Initial Claims Week Ending April 4, 2020
Thu, 04/09/2020
South Carolina Initial Unemployment Insurance Claims Data
Week Ending April 4, 2020
Initial Claims: In the week ending April 4, 2020, the…Benefits Paid and More on the Way
Fri, 04/03/2020
S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce pays millions in unemployment insurance
and encourages individuals to file in anticipation of the…SC Initial Claims Week Ending March 28, 2020
Thu, 04/02/2020
South Carolina Initial Unemployment Insurance Claims Data
Week Ending March 28, 2020
Initial Claims: In the week ending March 28, 2020,…DEW Executive Director's Statement February 2020
Fri, 03/27/2020
Employment and Workforce Executive Director Dan Ellzey’s Statement
February 2020 Employment Situation
While February’s numbers show a…