The South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW) is responsible for providing “Rapid Response” assistance to employers and employees impacted by any permanent layoff or closure action affecting 50 or more workers. When DEW or WorkLink Workforce Investment Board obtains information about a major layoff, immediate on-site services are provided to assist workers facing job losses. Rapid Response provides early intervention assistance designed to transition dislocated workers to their next employment as soon as possible.