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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…