Lexington SC Unemployment Career Center Office

Goodwill Job Connection – White Knoll 118 Knoll Station Drive Lexington, SC 29072 Phone: (803) 808-0299

Services: public access to computers tools to guide jobseekers

How do I qualify for UI benefits in South Carolina?

To qualify for SC UI benefits you must be: 

• Unemployed through no fault of your own
• Or your work hours have been reduced
• Able to work and willing to accept suitable work
• Actively searching for work while getting UI benefits
• Report all earned income during your claim week.
• Complete at least two weekly job searches on SC Works portal 

What is the Maximum Unemployment Insurance benefit I can get in SC?

• The minimum UI benefit you can get in SC is $42 a week with a maximum of $326 per week. 
• The maximum weeks you can receive SC UI benefits is 20 weeks.
• If you exhaust your maximum benefits, you must wait until the end of the benefit year to file a new claim. 

What information do I need to file my UI benefit in SC?

To file for SC UI benefits you will need: 

• Your Social Security number.
• Your work history for the past 18 months with salary and employer information
• For non-U.S. citizen, your alien registration number and documentation.
• For military service in the past 18 months, DD-214 Form (Member 4 copy).
• For federal civilian employee, SF-50 (PDF) or SF-8 (PDF) Form.

How do I file my South Carolina UI benefit claim?

• The easiest way to file your SC UI benefit claim is to file online 
• You can also call 1-866-831-1724 | Relay 711 for assistance.

What services are available to help me find a job in SC while on UI benefits?

SC Works has many local job source career centers that will prepare you for the job market. Services such as:

• Access to Computers to do job search
• Local Career Counceller’s
• Job referral services
• Resume-writing assistance
• Testing and job training programs

How do I file an appeal if I am denied UI benefits in SC?

• You can file an appeal by completing a Notice of Appeal to the Appeal Tribunal Form
• Or write an appeal letter detailing your disagreement of the determination. 
• Your appeal must be filed within 10 calendar days of the mailing date of the determination

How do I contact South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce

SC Department of Employment and Workforce
1550 Gadsden Street
P.O. Box 995
Columbia, SC 29202

Phone: 1-866-831-1724 | Relay 711