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

South Carolina's Employment Situation January 2024

South Carolina's Employment Situation January 2024

Executive Director William Floyd's January 2024 Employment Statement

Employment and Workforce Executive Director William Floyd’s Statement January 2024 Employment Situation Columbia, S.C. – “The momentum of 2023…

Executive Director William Floyd's December 2023 Employment Statement

Executive Director William Floyd's December 2023 Employment Statement Columbia, S.C. – “South Carolina ended 2023 with more good news. The number of…

South Carolina's Employment Situation December 2023

South Carolina's Employment Situation December 2023

South Carolina's Employment Situation November 2023

South Carolina's Employment Situation November 2023

Executive Director William Floyd's November 2023 Employment Statement

Employment and Workforce Executive Director William Floyd’s Statement November 2023 Employment Situation Columbia, S.C. – “As we close out the year…

Executive Director William Floyd's October 2023 Employment Statement

Employment and Workforce Executive Director William Floyd’s Statement October 2023 Employment Situation Columbia, S.C. – “Positive trends continue…

South Carolina's Employment Situation October 2023

South Carolina's Employment Situation October 2023

2024 Tax Rate Press Release

Gov. Henry McMaster and S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce Executive Director William Floyd Announce 2024 Tax Rate Cuts for South Carolina…

Executive Director William Floyd's September 2023 Employment Statement

Employment and Workforce Executive Director William Floyd’s Statement September 2023 Employment Situation Columbia, S.C. – “With another record-…