SC Governor says pandemic-related unemployment programs ending in June
Amanda Shaw
(GREENVILLE, SC/FOX Carolina) - On June 30, South Carolina will return to its pre-pandemic unemployment program.
On Thursday, Governor Henry McMaster directed the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW) to end the state's participation in all federal unemployment benefit programs related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Governor said the decision is in response to labor shortages. DEW Director Dan Ellzey said there are over 81,600 open job positions across the state. Ellzey said the agency believes reemployment is the best course of action for economic recovery.
FOX Carolina has spoken with leaders and local businesses in the childcare, hospitality and restaurant industries facing worker shortages in 2021. In April, Bobby Williams, chairman of the South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association, told us he believes unemployment money is keeping potential workers home.
The following programs will be impacted by the directive on June 30:
Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA)
Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation (PEUC)
Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation (EPUC)
Mixed Earners Unemployment Compensation (MEUC)
Emergency Unemployment Relief for Governmental Entities and Nonprofit Organizations
Temporary Federal Funding of the First Week of Compensable Regular Unemployment for States with No Waiting Week
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