DEW offices and SC Works centers will be closed Monday, February 16, 2026, in recognition of the Presidents Day holiday. Offices and centers will reopen Tuesday, February 17, 2026. Unemployment …

Due to security changes on the SCDEW website, you may need to register again to be able to access the Claimant portal and file Claim.

Your first step is to submit an initial claim in order for DEW to determine if your circumstances meet the eligibility requirements of the Unemployment Insurance (UI) program.

DEW, one of 21 cabinet agencies, is a partner in the state’s workforce system. DEW and its partners provide a variety of workforce services for job seekers and employers at SC Works Centers, …

In partnership with DEW, SC Works provides all jobseekers with free career counseling, job referrals, testing and training services, and resume-writing assistance.

Employers finance the UI program through tax contributions to the South Carolina Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund, and DEW is responsible for the collection, accounting and auditing functions …

The S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce is here to help you with your business needs. We offer services including assistance finding qualified workers, instructions on how to pay your …

Welcome to the Benefits Employer Self Service (ESS) portal. If you have created a username and password in SUITS (State Unemployment Insurance Tax System), please ...

SC Works Online Services SC Works Online Services (SCWOS) is new and improved! SCWOS links all of South Carolina's state and local workforce services and resources into a one-stop shop for …

Log in to access workforce information and manage unemployment insurance benefits through the SCDEW Workforce Information Portal.