The State Unemployment Insurance Tax System (SUITS) will be unavailable on Sunday, November 1, 2026, from 12:00p.m. until 4:00p.m.

Employers, the Unemployment Insurance (UI) Employer Handbook is officially live!
Visit dew.sc.gov/employer-handbook to find answers to your unemployment insurance questions, understand your rights and responsibilities as an SC employer,
explore in-depth topics ranging from wage reports to SOC codes, and access a variety of resources designed to simplify the entire UI process for your business

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