Unemployment After Being Fired in South Dakota
Whether you can collect unemployment in South Dakota after being fired, what counts as misconduct, and how to appeal a denial.
Short answer: If you were discharged, you may be denied benefits. The department decides based on information from you and your employer. SD DLR, Reemployment Assistance Claimant Handbook, "Requalification" and glossary; Eligibility Requirements page
| If you were fired | If you were discharged, you may be denied benefits. The department decides based on information from you and your employer. Misconduct means careless or deliberate behavior that gets you fired or suspended, such as dishonesty related to the job, unexcused absences or violating company policy. A disqualification ends once you have worked a new covered job and earned at least your weekly benefit amount in each of at least six calendar weeks. |
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| Appealing a denial | You must appeal in writing within 15 days of the date your determination was mailed. Mail it to the Appeals Section, Reemployment Assistance Division, PO Box 4730, Aberdeen, SD 57402-4730, fax it to 605-626-2322, or deliver it to a job service office. Phone and email appeals are not accepted. An administrative law judge holds the hearing, usually by phone. You can then ask for a Department review within 15 days of the hearing decision. Keep filing weekly requests while you appeal. |
Where to get help in South Dakota
More South Dakota unemployment benefits
- Logging In to Your South Dakota Unemployment Claim
- Unemployment for Self-Employed and Gig Workers in South Dakota
- Unemployment After Quitting in South Dakota
- How Much Unemployment Pays in South Dakota
- How to File for Unemployment in South Dakota
- All South Dakota unemployment benefits rules
FAQ
Can you get unemployment if you were fired in South Dakota?
If you were discharged, you may be denied benefits. The department decides based on information from you and your employer. Misconduct means careless or deliberate behavior that gets you fired or suspended, such as dishonesty related to the job, unexcused absences or violating company policy. A disqualification ends once you have worked a new covered job and earned at least your weekly benefit amount in each of at least six calendar weeks.
How do I appeal an unemployment denial in South Dakota?
You must appeal in writing within 15 days of the date your determination was mailed. Mail it to the Appeals Section, Reemployment Assistance Division, PO Box 4730, Aberdeen, SD 57402-4730, fax it to 605-626-2322, or deliver it to a job service office. Phone and email appeals are not accepted. An administrative law judge holds the hearing, usually by phone. You can then ask for a Department review within 15 days of the hearing decision. Keep filing weekly requests while you appeal.
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.