The State Unemployment Insurance System (SUITS) will be unavailable on Sunday, September 6, 2026, from 12:00-4:00p.m.

DEW offices and SC Works centers will be closed on Monday, September 7, 2026, in observance of Labor Day.

All offices will reopen on Tuesday, September 8. Please note that unemployment payments may be delayed due to your financial institution's holiday schedule.

South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce

Video Library

Applying for Benefits	Unemployment Insurance for Claimants	Getting A Job
MyBenefits Portal Dashboard Tour	SCWOS Jobs Portal Tutorial	How to Register for SC Works Online Services (SCWOS)
Verifying Your Identity for Unemployment Benefits	SC DEW App	Participating In A Virtual SC Works Job Fair Event? Watch This Tutorial Video!
Register a New MyBenefits Portal Account	SC DEW Website has a new look!	SCWOS Job Portal Tutorial
File a Claim	Participating in a virtual SC Works job fair? Watch this tutorial video!
File a Weekly Certification	How to Register for SC Works Online Services (SCWOS)
	How to Complete a Work Search

Unemployment Insurance for Employers	Tax Information for Employers	SOC Codes Instructions for Employers
Employer Self Service Portal Login for Unemployment Insurance Benefits	How do I register my account?	How do I use the Occucoder?
Employer Dashboard Overview	How do I navigate my account?	Submitting a Wage Report: SOC Codes
Separation Notices	How do I submit payments?
Employer Multi Claim Access Request	How do I submit wage reports? (See SOC Codes complimentary video)
Employer Filed Claims	How do I amend wage reports?
Wage Audit Notices

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