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  1. Applying for Benefits - SC Department of Employment and Workforce

    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.

  2. How We Help Individuals | SC Department of Employment and Workforce

    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 …

  3. Employment Services - SC Department of Employment and Workforce

    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 …

  4. About Us | SC Department of Employment and Workforce

    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, …

  5. SCDEW Workforce Information Portal

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

  6. Manage Your Weekly Benefits - SC Department of Employment and …

    Filing a weekly claim involves answering questions about whether you worked, earned any income and whether you were able, available and looking for work. Additionally, you must perform at least two …

  7. SC@Work | SC Department of Employment and Workforce

    View the different initiatives our agency offers that promote employment and career exploration opportunities to jobseekers! Explore SC@Work Campaign Explore SC@Work Gallery K-2nd Grade …

  8. Find a Job | SC Department of Employment and Workforce

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

  9. Employers | SC Department of Employment and Workforce

    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 …

  10. SC DEW - Unemployment Claims Help Chatbot

    Chatbot Help This is a communication self-service solution that can be accessed by claimants, employers or agents to quickly provide much needed assistance from SCDEW with clarification to …