Who’s in charge of South Dakota Unemployment Insurance Benefits?

The Reemployment Assistance Program is administered by the South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation (DLR) (formerly Unemployment Insurance).

Reemployment support benefits, which are not based on financial need, give temporary financial aid to qualified jobless people who have lost their jobs due to no fault of their own.

Benefits for reemployment support are paid for by a special tax paid by your previous employer (s).

How To Qualify for South Dakota Unemployment Benefits

To be eligible for unemployment benefits in South Dakota, you must be a resident of the state and meet all of the following criteria:

  • You are jobless due to no fault of your own.
  • During the last 12 months, you worked in South Dakota.
  • You were paid a minimum salary based on South Dakota regulations.
  • You are looking for a job every week and receiving benefits.

When assessing whether an employee is qualified for unemployment insurance benefits, the Department of Labor and Regulation will evaluate three primary qualifying factors. The following are the details:

  • Whether the employee will be able to report sufficient wages within your base period
  • Whether the employee lost her job due to no fault of her own – or had to leave a previous position for good reason
  • When suitable employment is presented to you, whether the worker is able and available to take it.
  • Your application for unemployment benefits is likely to be accepted if you fulfill all of the eligibility conditions.

How Much Unemployment Benefits Will I Get in South Dakota?

  • Base Period: First 4 of the last 5 completed quarters
  • Alt Base Period: Last 4 completed quarters
  • Duration of Benefits: 15-26 weeks
  • Weekly Payment: Min $28 to Max $428
  • Maximum Benefits Amount (1 year): $10,764

How Do I Apply for South Dakota Unemployment Benefits?

The best way to submit your initial claim for South Dakota unemployment benefits is to apply online. If you prefer, you may also file a claim over the telephone by calling 605-626-3179, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:20 p.m. Central Standard Time.

If you choose the online option, you will set up a username and password that allows you to check the status of your unemployment claim and certify your weekly benefits.

Once you file, you’ll receive an eligibility determination from the Department of Labor and Regulation that outlines the wages reported by your employer and the amount you should expect to receive in benefits.

How do I Manage My South Dakota Unemployment Benefits

Once approved for unemployment benefits, you must certify your eligibility on a weekly basis. You can certify online using the account you set up when submitting your original claim, or by telephone at 605-626-3179.

Answer questions about your efforts to find work, and report any earnings or job offers from the prior week.

How Do I Appeal a South Dakota Reemployment Decision?

If your initial reemployment assistance claim is denied, you can file an appeal within 15 days.  You may do so by mailing or faxing a statement of appeal to your local unemployment office.

Be prepared to participate in a telephone hearing before an administrative law judge. This is your opportunity to present evidence and witness testimony that helps support your claim. After the hearing, the judge will issue a decision on your appeal.

If you would like to appeal the judge’s decision, you may send a statement of appeal to the Secretary of Labor and Regulation within 15 days. Further appeals are submitted to the South Dakota Circuit Court.

How Do I Report a South Dakota Reemployment / Unemployment Fraud?

South Dakota is committed to responsibly and accurately distributing unemployment benefits. If you suspect either a claimant or an employer of fraudulent activity related to unemployment claims, you can report it below:

Report Possible Fraud: https://dlr.sd.gov/ra/report_fraud.aspx

Be prepared to provide as much specific information as you possibly can so that the South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation may investigate appropriately.

How Do I Talk to a Person in South Dakota Unemployment Customer Service?

Steps:

  1. Dial 1-203-941-6868 or 1-860-967-0493
  2. Press 1 (for English)
  3. Press 1 (for regular state unemployment insurance or an extension of benefits program)
  4. Stay on the line
  5. The automated phone system will connect you to a live customer service agent from CT Unemployment

CT Unemployment Voice Main Menu

Press 1 for regular state unemployment insurance or an extension of benefits program.

  • Press 2 for self-employed individual and others who have a PUA.
  • Press 3 to reply these options.

CT Unemployment Customer Service Representatives Hours

  • Live CT Unemployment Insurance customer service is available from 7am to 5pm Monday-Friday, from 8am to 3pm Saturday, Sunday closed.

CT Unemployment Support Phone Numbers

  • CT Unemployment Support Phone Number: 1-203-941-6868 or 1-860-967-0493. Live CT Unemployment Insurance customer service is available from 7am to 5pm Monday-Friday, from 8am to 3pm Saturday, Sunday closed.
  • Consumer Contact Center: 1-800-956-3294. Live customer service representatives from CT Unemployment are available from 7am to 5pm Monday-Friday, from 8am to 3pm Saturday, Sunday closed
  • TTY: 711 or 1-800-842-9710.
  • Key Bank Customer Service: 1-866-295-2955.
  • Connecticut Department of Labor Agency: 1-860-263-6000.

What if I got fired?

You may be disqualified for benefits if the employer can prove you were discharged for work-related misconduct. An employer must prove misconduct before you are eligible for benefits.

What if I quit?

In general, you are not eligible if you leave your work freely.

If you quit for “good cause,” though, you may be able to collect. The state unemployment office determines what constitutes good reason, and you can make your case for getting benefits.

You should be entitled to a hearing if your claim is denied so that you can explain your claim. You should contact your local office because regulations and conditions differ from state to state.

South Dakota Unemployment Phone Number and Office Locations

South Dakota Unemployment Office South Dakota Unemployment Office Locations South Dakota Unemployment Phone Number
Aberdeen Unemployment Office 420 S. Roosevelt StreetAberdeen, SD 57401 605.626.2340
Rapid City Unemployment Office 2330 N. Maple Ave., Suite 1Rapid City, SD 57701-7898 605.394.2296
Brookings Unemployment Office 1310 Main Ave. S., Suite 103Brookings, SD 57006-3893 605.688.4350
Brookings Unemployment Office 811 East 10th St., Department 41Sioux Falls, SD 57103-1650 605.367.5300
Huron Unemployment Office 1000 18th St. SW, Suite #5Huron, SD 57350-4334 605.353.7155
Sisseton Unemployment Office 10 E. Hickory St., Suite 3Sisseton, SD 57262-1526 605.353.7155
Lake Andes Unemployment Office 140 W. Highway 50Lake Andes, SD 57356 605.487.7607
Spearfish Unemployment Office 1300 North Ave.Spearfish, SD 57783-1525 605.642.6900
Madison Unemployment Office 800 S. Washington Ave., Suite 103Madison, SD 57042-3517 605.256.5300
Vermillion Unemployment Office 904 E. Cherry StreetVermillion, SD 57069-1742 605.677.6900
Mitchell Unemployment Office 1321 N. Main StreetMitchell, SD 57301-1354 605.995.8060
Watertown Unemployment Office 2001 9th Ave. S.W., Suite 200Watertown, SD 57201-4029 605.882.5131
North Sioux City Unemployment Office 504 River DriveNorth Sioux City, SD 57049-3015 605.242.5445
Winner Unemployment Office 325 S. Monroe St., Room 117Winner, SD 57580 605.842.0474
Pierre Unemployment Office 116 W. Missouri AvenuePierre, SD 57501-4506 605.773.3372
Yankton Unemployment Office 3113 Spruce, Suite 124Yankton, SD 57078-5320 605.668.2900
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