Unemployment for Self-Employed and Gig Workers in South Dakota
Whether 1099 contractors, gig workers and the self-employed can collect unemployment in South Dakota, and what misclassified workers can do.
Short answer: You may be denied benefits if you are self-employed and working more than 40 hours per week, and becoming self-employed full time can stop your benefits. South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation, Reemployment Assistance Eligibility Requirements; Claimant Handbook
| Self-employed, 1099 and gig workers | You may be denied benefits if you are self-employed and working more than 40 hours per week, and becoming self-employed full time can stop your benefits. Self-employed people and corporate officers who file have the same reporting rules as other claimants: report all hours worked, even unpaid, and all earnings, with self-employment reported before expenses. Seeking or working in self-employment or independent contract work does not count as a weekly job contact. |
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Where to get help in South Dakota
More South Dakota unemployment benefits
- Logging In to Your South Dakota Unemployment Claim
- Unemployment After Being Fired 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 self-employed or gig workers get unemployment in South Dakota?
You may be denied benefits if you are self-employed and working more than 40 hours per week, and becoming self-employed full time can stop your benefits. Self-employed people and corporate officers who file have the same reporting rules as other claimants: report all hours worked, even unpaid, and all earnings, with self-employment reported before expenses. Seeking or working in self-employment or independent contract work does not count as a weekly job contact.
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.