We know how hard it can be to find the contact details of the department, office or person you need to talk to in order to ask a question or fix a problem. This is especially the case if you are new to the South Dakota Unemployment Office and do not know your way around the dozens of offices, sub-departments and agencies. That is why we have prepared an up-to-date directory of the contact details of the main offices in the South Dakota Unemployment Agency. We have divided this directory between Read more [...] Arranging for your South Dakota Unemployment Insurance Benefits is only the first step in your search for a new job. South Dakota has a wealth of state services and programs designed to smooth the way for your return to the workforce. Although you may not qualify for all the programs listed below, you will probably find you did not know about some of the entitlements you qualify for. Read this information carefully, especially the sections that describe the requirements of each program, and make Read more [...] Congress extended the federal Emergency Unemployment Compensation program in December 2010 up to January, 2012. This program offers unemployed workers in South Dakota who have exhausted their South Dakota state unemployment insurance benefits and still have not been able to find work. It is important to understand, however, that this extension does not mean an extension of the number of weeks available to unemployed workers. It simply extends the period of time during which you can apply for Read more [...] The South Dakota Unemployment Insurance program is the state’s primary program for helping insured unemployed workers get a temporary income while they search for work. This program is not funded by employees as a deduction from their wages as with Social Security and Medicare programs. It is paid for by employers who must pay a percentage of each employer. How Do I File for Unemployment Benefits? There are two ways of doing it: online by clicking here, or over the phone by calling 605.626.2452. Read more [...] Welcome to SD-Unemployment, South Dakota’s premium information site for unemployed workers. This site will provide you with what you need to know to understand the benefits available to workers in South Dakota and the steps you must take to benefit from them. You will learn how to apply for unemployment benefits, what requirements you must meet qualify for unemployment insurance compensation and what to do to avoid getting your application denied. In order to provide easier access to this Read more [...]