South Carolina Unemployment Tiers Information

If you become unemployed and you live in South Carolina, you must file an unemployment claim to receive benefits. This can be done online, by telephone or in person. The South Carolina Employment Security Commission website will supply you with all the information you need to apply. After you file your claim, you will receive an Initial Determination of benefits. This form will tell you what your weekly benefit amount will be and for how long you will receive that benefit. Usually, you will receive benefits for 26 weeks.