Wage
What is the current federal minimum wage?
$7.25
How many hours can a 14-15 year old work on a school day?
No more than 4 hours
What unpaid leave can employees receive for military families?
Up to 15 days per year
Are South Dakota state employees eligible for family medical leave benefits?
Yea, Under state policy they may be eligible for leave beyond federal FMLA
How long must South Dakota employers keep payroll records?
At least 3 years
What is the current minimum wage in South Dakota?
$11.20
How late can a 14-15 year old be on a school night?
10:00 pm
Who administers worker’s compensation claims in South Dakota?
The South Dakota department of labor and regulations
Do private employers in South Dakota have to provide paid for sick leave?
No, it does not require sick leave.
What is the Standard workweek hours in South Dakota?
40 hours per weeks
How often does South Dakota adjust its minimum wage?
Every Year
What kinds of jobs are minors under 16 not allowed to do?
Hazardous jobs or operating heavy machinery or mining.
What does workers compensation in South Dakota cover?
Medical, lost wages, disability
Do South Dakota employers have to provide lunch or rest breaks?
No, not required
What agency enforces discrimination in South Dakota?
South Dakota Division of Human Rights
What is the minimum weekly unemployment benefit in South Dakota?
$28 a week
Are there exceptions for minors working in family-owned businesses?
Yes, children can work in family businesses (Except hazardous)
Is workers compensation insurance required by law?
No, Not required
Does South Dakota require employers to pay overtime?
Yes at 1.5 times the employee’s regular rate for the hours worked over 40 in a week.
What agency handles unemployment?
South Dakota department of Labor and Regulation
What is the minimum age to work on hazardous occupations?
18 years old
Does South Dakota have its own state family leave laws?
No South Dakota follows the federal FMLA requirements laws
If a South Dakota employer chooses to carry worker’s compensation, who pays for it?
The employer
Does South Dakota require employers to provide health care?
No, Federal law (ACA) may apply to larger employers
Is the “right-to-work” Law in effect in South Dakota?
Yes, employees cannot be forced to join a union or pay union dues