Photo link to the Department of Employment and Workforce to Create an Account

Need to file for Unemployment Benefits?

Apply through the Unemployment Insurance Portal at the South Carolina Department of Employment & Workforce.

This is the official link to the home page at the Unemployment Insurance Portal: https://scuihub.dew.sc.gov/CSS/CSSLogon.htm

Be aware that by clicking on this link you will be leaving this page at SC Works.

The SC Works Catawba website provides job seeking and employment services to job seekers but all Unemployment-related questions and issues are handled through the South Carolina Department of Employment & Workforce Unemployment Insurance Portal as stated above.

If you have never filed before, use the Register Now! button to create your account in their system. If you have filed before but cannot locate your username or password for the website, please use the Forgot your username/password opportunity to do a reset. Once you type in your Username and Password, you must check the box that says "Yes, I am human." to fully Login.


To reach the South Carolina Department of Employment & Workforce about questions regarding benefits and assistance with Unemployment Insurance Claims, please refer to the following contact numbers:

In-State Claimants Phone: 1-866-831-1724

Out of State Claimants Phone: 1-800-529-8339