How Do I Check the Status of My Unemployment Claim with the South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation?

The South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation provides unemployment insurance, which it refers to as reemployment assistance, to citizens of South Dakota who have recently become unemployed. If you meet the state's eligibility requirements, South Dakota with provide you with reemployment assistance for up to 13 weeks, unless extended under special circumstances. It can take up to four weeks after your claim is filed for you to start receiving your benefits, and your first eligible week is a non-paid waiting period.

Requirements for Receiving Reemployment Assistance in South Dakota

• You must have become unemployed through no fault of your own. Examples include getting laid off as part of a cost savings measure and getting laid off because of a health crisis.
• You must either be a U.S. citizen or be legally allowed to work in the U.S.
• You must be able to work.
• You must be available for work.
• You must look for work.
• You must be registered with a designated workforce agency.
• You must have earned sufficient wages in the last year.

Checking the Status of Your Claim Online

The South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation has an online tool for inquiries about reemployment assistance.

1. Go to this website.
2. Enter the email address that is associated with your application in the text field at the top of the page.
3. Ask your question in the lower text field.
4. Fill out the Captcha.
5. Click on the Send button. You should receive a reply to your question in your email once staff is able to process it.

Other Contact Methods

If you have an urgent problem and the South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation is too busy to get back to you quickly by email, you can call them at 605-626-2452 any time from 8 am to 5 pm. You could also try faxing them at 605-626-3172.