Final Paycheck Laws in South Dakota
When a South Dakota employer must pay your last paycheck if you are fired, laid off or quit, and whether unused vacation must be paid out.
Short answer: Due no later than the next regular payday for the period worked. The employer may hold the final check until the employee returns all company property. SDCL § 60-11-10
| Final paycheck if fired or laid off | Due no later than the next regular payday for the period worked. The employer may hold the final check until the employee returns all company property. Source: SDCL § 60-11-10 |
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| Final paycheck if you quit | Due no later than the next regular payday for the period worked, or once the employee returns all company property, whichever is later. Source: SDCL § 60-11-11 |
| Unused vacation / PTO payout | No state law requires paid leave or its payout. Whether vacation pay is paid at separation (for example, when an employee leaves without two weeks' notice) depends on the agreement between employer and employee. |
Where to get help in South Dakota
- South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation (DLR), Division of Labor and Management
- File a complaint or claim
More South Dakota employment law
- Minimum Wage in South Dakota
- Meal and Rest Break Laws in South Dakota
- Wrongful Termination in South Dakota
- Paid Sick Leave in South Dakota
- Non-Compete Agreements in South Dakota
- All South Dakota employment law rules
FAQ
When do I get my final paycheck if I'm fired in South Dakota?
Due no later than the next regular payday for the period worked. The employer may hold the final check until the employee returns all company property.
When do I get my final paycheck if I quit in South Dakota?
Due no later than the next regular payday for the period worked, or once the employee returns all company property, whichever is later.
Does an employer have to pay out unused PTO in South Dakota?
No state law requires paid leave or its payout. Whether vacation pay is paid at separation (for example, when an employee leaves without two weeks' notice) depends on the agreement between employer and employee.
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.