South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce

The South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce (SCDEW) is a state government department that administers unemployment insurance benefits. It delivers these benefits through the MyBenefits online portal. MyBenefits allows claimants to view their tax documents electronically. The portal also provides instructions for meeting weekly work search requirements. To fulfill those requirements, claimants are directed to SC Works Online Services, which is accessed through MyBenefits. The agency’s headquarters is situated in the United States, specifically within South Carolina.

On June 27, 2022, SCDEW reported an unspecified incident that impacted its operations. Despite the incident, the agency emphasized that unemployment benefit services remained accessible via the MyBenefits portal. Claimants were able to view tax documents and receive guidance on work search compliance through SC Works Online Services during the event. No details about data loss, system downtime, or mitigation measures were disclosed in the public communication about the incident. As a state department, SCDEW operates under the authority of the South Carolina government to deliver employment‑related services. The agency’s service model uses MyBenefits and SC Works Online Services to support unemployment claimants and work search compliance.