Applying for Unemployment in South Dakota
The unemployment rate in South Dakota is about half of the national rate. Nevertheless, there are many who are out of work and need to apply for benefits. If you want to get started in the process, the place to begin is here. There is a short video that you should watch to get acquainted with what you will need to do.
In addition to filing online, you can also do it over the telephone by calling 605.626.3179 during normal business hours Monday through Friday. Filing online though, is the preferred method of applying for unemployment benefits.
Filing For The First Time?
This free ebook is something any first time filer should print and keep. It is about 27 pages and gives you a comprehensive look into all that is needed for you to successfully apply and get your benefits. If you have questions about the process, the answer to your questions is probably in that book.
These are the things you will need when you file:
- All your employer’s business names and addresses for the last 18 months
- Reasons you left each place of employment and the dates of each job
- The number of hours you worked and the pay rate
- Your SSN
- Alien Registration Number (if not a U.S. citizen or national)
How To File An Appeal
If your claim for unemployment gets turned down, you can appeal. Please go here to find out how to start the appeals process. You do not need a lawyer as you can represent yourself but you are allowed to have a lawyer if you so desire.
South Dakota Unemployment Extensions:
Information:
| South Dakota Department of Labor |
http://dlr.sd.gov/ui/default.aspx |
| File Your First Unemployment Claim Online |
https://apps.sd.gov/Applications/LD00General/default.aspx?URL_GUID=https://apps.sd.gov/Applications/LD70UIBP/ Secure/UIBenefitsProfileLogin.asp?310000825 |
| FAQ’s | http://dlr.sd.gov/ui/pam247.pdf |
| How To File An Appeal |
http://dlr.sd.gov/ui/uibenefitsfilingappeals.aspx |
| South Dakota Jobs SD Works |
https://apps.sd.gov/applications/LD00General/default.aspx?URL_GUID=https://apps.sd.gov/applications/ LD10SDWorks_SS_Seeker/SS_Seeker_Login.aspx?j0lfepezumpycc55trdemoro |
