Income Assistance

South Dakota Unemployment Insurance

Weekly cash benefits for South Dakotans who lost their job through no fault of their own. Administered by the South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation. Most claimants receive benefits for up to 26 weeks.

Potential Benefit

Up to $549/week (~$28,500/year max)

Who Qualifies

Workers laid off through no fault of their own with sufficient base-period earnings

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