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South Dakota: rules and deadlines at a glance
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Workers' comp deadlines · Workers' comp benefits · Paid leave programs · Final paycheck rules · Minimum wage · Unemployment benefits · Meal break laws · Tipped minimum wage · Payday frequency · Rest break laws
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| Tell your employer | 3 business days, in writing |
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| File a claim | 2 years after the insurer denies in writing (3 years from injury in some cases) |
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| Waiting period | 7 days |
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| Waiting days paid back | Paid from the date of injury once the waiting period is met |
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| Max weekly benefit (2026) | – |
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| State program | No state paid leave or disability program |
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| Status | No program |
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| If you are fired | Next regular payday (or when company property is returned) |
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| If you quit | Same |
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Minimum wage Checked on official source
| State minimum wage | $11.85 |
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| Next change | $12.30 on Jan. 1, 2027 |
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| Maximum weekly benefit | $575 |
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| How long it lasts | 15 to 26 weeks |
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| Meal break required | No general requirement |
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| Minimum cash wage | $5.93 |
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| Most tips can count | $5.92 (50%) |
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| Required frequency | At least monthly |
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| Paid rest break | No state requirement |
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