Program Description
Unemployment insurance benefits provide temporary financial
assistance to workers unemployed through no fault of their own that meet
South Dakota's eligibility requirements.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must have worked
in South Dakota during the past 12 to 18 months and have earned at least a
minimum amount of wages as determined by our guidelines. You must also be
able to work and available for work each week that you are collecting
benefits.
Your Next Steps
The following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
For more information, see the Program Contact Information below.
Program Contact Information
In order to establish your unemployment claim, please call the
Telephone Claims Center at:
605-626-3179
