COVID-19 Resources >>

Marcia Hultman

Cabinet Secretary

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  • SD UpSkill

    SD UpSkill offers online educational opportunities in a variety of high-demand fields for individuals displaced from their jobs due to COVID-19.

  • Work search requirment reinstated in August

    Beginning Aug. 2, and after, unemployment claimants must report at least two work search activities in the weekly payment request to be eligible. View details and exceptions.

  • 8 Common Reasons for Benefit Payment Delays

    The majority of initial claimants receive their first payment in approximately 21 days. View eight common reasons your unemployment benefit payments might be delayed.

  • CARES Act - COVID-19 stimulus bill

    The CARES Act includes provisions to expand unemployment insurance benefits. See our Benefits and Implementation page.

  • What workers and businesses need to know about Unemployment Claims

    We understand this is the first time many people have had to file for unemployment, and it’s unfamiliar territory. See what workers and businesses need to know.