The Official Web Site of the State of South Carolina

DEW's Labor Market Information (LMI) division is proud to announce the launch of its brand-new website: lmi.sc.gov. This site provides vital data about our state’s workforce, including statistics about the current job market, historical records, and a myriad of resources about our state’s employment, unemployment, industries, and occupations. Explore the official source of LMI in South Carolina by visiting www.lmi.sc.gov.

News Archive

Executive Director Dan Ellzey's January Employment Statement

Employment and Workforce Executive Director Dan Ellzey’s Statement January 2022 Employment Situation Columbia, SC – “As part of their annual…

Executive Director Dan Ellzey's Op-Ed

2021: A Look Back at Unemployment and Reemployment As I look back over the past 12 months, I am excited by the recovery our state has achieved.…

Executive Director Dan Ellzey's December 2021 Employment Statement

Employment and Workforce Executive Director Dan Ellzey’s Statement December 2021 Employment Situation Columbia, SC – “We ended 2021 with more good…

South Carolina's Employment Situation December 2021

South Carolina's Employment Situation December 2021

South Carolina's Employment Situation November 2021

South Carolina's Employment Situation November 2021

Executive Director Dan Ellzey's November 2021 Employment Statement

Employment and Workforce Executive Director Dan Ellzey’s Statement November 2021 Employment Situation Columbia, SC – “We are very excited to…

Executive Director Dan Ellzey's October Employment Statement

Employment and Workforce Executive Director Dan Ellzey’s Statement October 2021 Employment Situation Columbia, SC – “South Carolina’s employment…

South Carolina's Employment Situation October 2021

South Carolina's Employment Situation October 2021

SC DEW MyBenefits Portal Facelift

A Facelift to the MyBenefits Portal Makes It Easier for Claimants and Employers to Understand the UI Process The S.C. Department of Employment and…

2022 Tax Rate Announcement

Gov. Henry McMaster and S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce Executive Director Dan Ellzey Announce Tax Rate Cuts as the UI Trust Fund Remains…