Agency
South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce
Weekly benefit amount
between $42 and $326
Official link
Unemployment PolicyAm I Eligible?
You must
- have lost your job through no fault of your own.
- report any income earned during a claim week.
- continue to actively search for work.
- be able to work, available for work, and actively seeking work during a claim week.
- accept any suitable offer of work you receive.
What do I need to file my claim?
- Your Social Security number.
- Your work history for the past 18 months including: Employer's business names, addresses, phone numbers and your salary for each employment
- If you are not a U.S. citizen, your alien registration number and documentation.
- If you served in the military in the past 18 months, DD-214 Form (Member 4 copy).
- If you are a federal civilian employee, SF-50 (PDF) or SF-8 (PDF) Form.
- If you are filing from out-of-state, see “how to file an out of state claim”.
How to apply for Unemployment Insurance Benefits?
File online
- Go to the official website and find the MyBenefits portal to file your claim
File by phone
- Call the toll-free number 1-866-831-1724 | Relay 711.
- Monday – Friday: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m
For more information, read this page to know more about how to file for a claim in South Carolina.
