Numbers and hours
Before you call
- Social Security number
- Jobs and wages in the last 18 months: business name, address, phone, HR contact
- Immigration record and documents if not a citizen; DD-214 if military in the last 18 months
Full list and steps: South Carolina unemployment documents. If you filed already, keep your claim number and any letters at hand.
Other ways to get help
SC Works centers have computers and staff to help you file online. Claims are not resolved in person.
Job centers that help with unemployment
Aiken Center
Aiken · (803) 641-1065
Anderson Center
Anderson · (864) 642-0466
Barnwell Center
Barnwell · (803) 450-1000
Beaufort Center
Beaufort · (843) 524-3351
Bennettsville Center
Bennettsville · (843) 456-7610
Darlington-Lee Adult Education Center
Bishopville · (803) 484-4200
Camden Center
Camden · (803) 432-5153
Chester Center
Chester · (803) 377-8147
Clemson Center
Clemson · (864) 643-0071
Laurens Center - new location as of 8/5/2026
Clinton · (864) 358-0090
Columbia Center (Midlands)
Columbia · (803) 737-5627
Coastal Center (Conway)
Conway · (843) 234-9675
Dillon Center
Dillon · (843) 774-1420
Easley Center
Easley · (864) 220-8990
Florence Center
Florence · (843) 407-9679
Questions
What is the phone number for South Carolina unemployment?
1-866-831-1724.
What are the hours of the South Carolina unemployment line?
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 8:00 AM–4:30 PM; Thursday 9:00 AM–4:30 PM.
Can I file for unemployment by phone in South Carolina?
The sources we checked do not confirm phone filing; the website is the main way to file in South Carolina.
What should I have ready before I call?
Your Social Security number, ID and the details of your recent employers. South Carolina's full checklist is on the state unemployment page.
Sources
Claims phone: dew.sc.gov, checked October 30, 2026.
Claim website: dol.gov, checked October 30, 2026.
Documents: dew.sc.gov, checked October 30, 2026.
More: weekly claims, appeals, benefits by state.