Welcome
Welcome to the South Carolina Employment Security
Commission.
Our mission is to provide quality, customer-driven workforce services that
promote financial stability and economic growth.
"NEW" Online Services:
"INITIAL" Claim Filing, Job Registration, and Direct Deposit Sign-UpAvailable 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM ET Monday - Friday
Not Available on Saturday, Sunday or State Holidays
‘WEEKLY” Benefit Certification, and Payment Status
Filing Week: Sunday-Saturday.
Info Available 4:00AM - 12:00 midnight
Toll Free TelClaim Numbers
There is a toll-free number available for residents of SC to use to file
their weekly claims for unemployment benefits.
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Check the Status of your Benefit
Payment
The SCESC provides a quick way to file your weekly claims by telephone.
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Interstate Claimants
If you are filing an unemployment claim against SC and reside in
another state. More
Employer Reply by Email
The SCESC allows employers to respond to requests for separation information
by email. More...
Business On-Line Services
Apply for SCESC Unemployment Insurance Account Number.
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Workforce Investment Act (WIA)
Information about the State Workforce Investment Board.
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