Welfare Info

South Carolina Unemployment Insurance

South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce

What is South Carolina Unemployment Insurance?

Unemployment insurance benefits provide temporary financial assistance to workers unemployed through no fault of their own that meet South Carolina's eligibility requirements.

Administration

South Carolina Unemployment Insurance is administered by South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce.

Program Requirements

To be eligible for this benefit program, you must a resident of South Carolina and meet all of the following:

  • Unemployed, and
  • Worked in South Carolina during the past 12 months (this period may be longer in some cases), and
  • Earned a minimum amount of wages determined by South Carolina guidelines, and
  • Actively seeking work each week you are collecting benefits.

Contact Info

1-800-529-8339

How to Apply

Application

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