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South Carolina's Employment Situation December 2021

South Carolina's Employment Situation December 2021

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 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…

South Carolina's Employment Situation October 2021

South Carolina's Employment Situation October 2021

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…

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…

S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce and CompTIA Partnership

S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce Partners with worldwide technology leader, CompTIA, to provide I.T. training opportunities for South…

Executive Director Dan Ellzey's September 2021 Employment Statement

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