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.

 

News Archive

The Department of Employment and Workforce Closes Out South Carolina’s Fifth Annual Workforce Development Month

Fri, 09/25/2026
 The Department of Employment and Workforce Closes OutSouth Carolina’s Fifth Annual Workforce Development Month  Columbia, S.C. –…

South Carolina’s Employment Situation: August 2026

Fri, 09/18/2026
South Carolina’s Employment Situation: August 2026

Employment and Workforce Executive Director William Floyd’s Statement August 2026 Employment Situation

Fri, 09/18/2026
Employment and Workforce Executive Director William Floyd’s StatementAugust 2026 Employment Situation Columbia, S.C. – "August was another…

DEW Announces 2026 SC@Work: Photo Contest Winners!

Tue, 09/08/2026
Columbia, S.C. – The S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW) proudly announces the 2026 SC@Work: Photo Contest winners. Various photo…

Governor McMaster and the S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce Announce Savannah River Nuclear Solutions as the 2026 Workforce Champion Award Recipient

Wed, 09/02/2026
Governor McMaster and the S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce Announce Savannah River Nuclear Solutions as the 2026 Workforce Champion…

South Carolina’s Employment Situation: July 2026

Fri, 08/21/2026
South Carolina's Employment Situation: July 2026

Employment and Workforce Executive Director William Floyd’s Statement July 2026 Employment Situation

Fri, 08/21/2026
Employment and Workforce Executive Director William Floyd’s StatementJuly 2026 Employment Situation Columbia, S.C. – "For the fifth consecutive…

South Carolina Named Semi-Finalist in Nationwide Competition

Thu, 07/23/2026
South Carolina Named Semi-Finalist in Nationwide Competition South Carolina has been named a top semi-finalist in the U.S. Department of…

South Carolina’s Employment Situation: June 2026

Tue, 07/21/2026
South Carolina's Employment Situation: June 2026

Employment and Workforce Executive Director William Floyd’s Statement June 2026 Employment Situation

Tue, 07/21/2026
Employment and Workforce Executive Director William Floyd’s StatementJune 2026 Employment Situation Columbia, S.C. – "The estimated number of…