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Due to severe winter weather, many government offices will be closed Monday, February 2. DEW's Appeals, Collections, and Unemployment Insurance (UI) Tax departments will not be available to take calls. Please know that we have limited staff taking UI calls starting at 10 AM and wait times may be long. We strongly encourage you to call back tomorrow if your call is not urgent. As a reminder, you can always get up-to-date information about your claim or account by visiting the MyBenefits claimant portal. 

For the latest updates of SC Works closures, please visit scworks.org/sc-works-closings to find out if your local center is affected.

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Tue, 01/27/2026
Executive Director William Floyd's December 2025 Employment Statement

Employment and Workforce Executive Director William Floyd’s Statement

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South Carolina's Employment Situation December 2025

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Wed, 01/07/2026
South Carolina's Employment Situation November 2025

South Carolina's Employment Situation November 2025

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Wed, 01/07/2026
Executive Director William Floyd's November 2025 Employment Statement

Employment and Workforce Executive Director William Floyd’s Statement

November 2025 Employment Situation…

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Thu, 12/11/2025
South Carolina's Employment Situation September 2025

South Carolina's Employment Situation September 2025

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Thu, 12/11/2025
Executive Director William Floyd's September 2025 Employment Statement

Employment and Workforce Executive Director William Floyd’s Statement

September 2025 Employment Situation…

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Mon, 11/17/2025
2026 Tax Rate Cuts Press Release

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Thu, 11/13/2025
DEW Announces 2025 SC@Work: Photo Contest Winners!

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DEW Announces 2025 SC@Work: Photo Contest Winners!

Columbia, S.C. – The S.C. Department of Employment and…

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Fri, 09/19/2025
Executive Director William Floyd's August 2025 Employment Statement

Employment and Workforce Executive Director William Floyd’s Statement

August 2025 Employment Situation…

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Fri, 09/19/2025
South Carolina's Employment Situation August 2025

South Carolina's Employment Situation August 2025

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Wed, 09/17/2025
Governor McMaster and the Department of Employment and Workforce Announce Michelin North America, Inc., as the 2025 Workforce Champion Award Recipient

 

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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 

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