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How Do Your Benefits Measure Up?
As you face the challenges of a limited labor pool, how attractive is your benefits package in hiring and keeping employees? Compare your benefit offerings (such as health insurance and paid leave) to those of other employers using the Labor Market Information Center's (LMIC) Employee Benefits data. You can even compare to those in your industry and size class.
The online data shows the percentage of employers offering insurance, retirement, leave and other benefits (e.g., child care, tuition assistance, bonuses, etc.), with breakouts for those employing full- and/or part-time workers.
More detail is available on insurance and leave benefits, namely the percentage of insurance premiums paid by the employer and the average number of leave days provided. Data is also available on the monthly costs to employers for providing benefit packages.
Contact LMIC at 605.626.2314 with any questions or for assistance using the Employee Benefit Survey data to evaluate the competitiveness of your benefits packages.
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Labor Law Posters Are Free from DLR
The "six-in-one" labor law compliance poster is available at no cost for all South Dakota employers. You can request copies from your job service office.
Offers from private companies for state or federal posting requirements for a fee are scams and should be reported to the Attorney General's Office of Consumer Protection.
Additional required state and federal postings for South Dakota can be viewed, downloaded and printed from our website.
South Dakota Retailers Association Highlights Workforce Issues
In its June/July 2021 issue of the Retail Prophet, the South Dakota Retailers Association (SDRA) tackles a pressing issue in the state: workforce. Articles cover various topics, tips, strategies, and advice for all steps along the hiring process. Many of DLR's workforce programs and services we provide are included.
To access the Retail Prophet , you must be an SDRA member, but currently you can view some of the information from the issue on the Employer Resources page.
DLR Offers ADA Employment Videos and Other Disability Resources
Hiring employees with disabilities can help businesses meet their employment needs and commit to having an inclusive workforce. DLR's Workforce Services for Businesses Disability Resources page provides information and resources for those looking to include these talented individuals, including three videos featuring tools and resources to help employers and employees better understand the ADA. An FAQ fact sheet accompanies each video. Content includes guidance and considerations for both pre-employment and during employment scenarios.
What You Need to Know about the ADA is perfect for employers to share during the onboarding process with their employees. It briefly explains protections under the ADA and expectations for communicating a disability. It also provides etiquette tips when working with or providing services to those who have a disability.
ADA Pre-Employment Considerations shows employers how to improve hiring practices and allow for the inclusion of individuals with disabilities in the applicant pool. It also provides an overview of the ADA and tips on abiding by the ADA during the hiring process.
ADA Considerations During Employment reviews how to accommodate and retain new or existing employees with disabilities in accordance with ADA.
For additional questions about the ADA, ada.gov, Askearn.org, askjan.org or contact an attorney.
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Employer Involvement in SD UpSkill
The Department of Labor and Regulation (DLR) and Board of Technical Education have partnered to provide eligible individuals occupational skills training through the state's four technical colleges.
DLR is looking for community businesses in the participants' fields of study to provide mock interviews, job shadows, informational interviews, internships and more from industry professionals. It's an opportunity for employers to connect with future employees while helping participants succeed in their chosen career paths. Visit the UpSkill’s Partners page for more information.
If you have specific questions about the UpSkill program or want more information on how businesses can partner with DLR job services offices, contact upskill@state.sd.us.
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South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation
Employer Connection E-Newsletter
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