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Employers: Help Shape Workforce Services to Fit Your Needs
We know a skilled workforce is top of mind for South Dakota employers. That’s why the Department of Labor and Regulation is asking for your input.
Hear directly from Secretary Marcia Hultman about the importance of your feedback (opens in YouTube):
Take our 4- to 5-minute survey to share your workforce and training needs. This will help us better match our services to your business needs. Let’s work together to build South Dakota’s future workforce.
Take the survey today: https://forms.office.com/g/EpKJJHP5zy
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Workforce Knowledge Series: AI Tools for Employers
Join us for our January Workforce Knowledge Session: How AI is Enhancing All Aspects of Employment from Hire to Retire.
This session introduces employers to practical, easy-to-implement AI tools that can streamline operations, support staff, and strengthen business performance. The session will cover:
- Real-world uses of AI;
- How AI affects the overall workforce;
- The benefits and challenges of AI for people with disabilities;
- The risks of using AI; and
- A simple roadmap to help businesses adopt AI responsibly and effectively.
When: Thursday, Jan. 8, 11:30 a.m.CST/10:30 MST (45-minute session)
Where: Microsoft Teams — registration is required through the event page on DLR’s Event Calendar on SD.gov.
Contact your business service specialist at a Job Service office for more details.
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State Minimum Wage Increases Jan. 1
Reminder to employers: the state hourly minimum wage increases Jan. 1, 2026.
- Non-Tipped Employees: The hourly minimum wage increases to $11.85/hour.
- Tipped Employees: The hourly minimum wage increases to $5.925/hour, half the minimum wage for non-tipped employees. Wages and tips combined must equal at least the minimum wage.
In accordance with SDCL 60-11-3.2, a law enacted by the state legislature (effective Jan. 1, 2016), the state's minimum wage is adjusted annually based on cost of living increases measured by the U.S. Department of Labor's Consumer Price Index.
These increases apply to all South Dakota employers, with some limited exceptions. For more information, visit our Minimum Wage homepage.
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Happy Holidays from DLR
As the year comes to a close, we extend our appreciation for your role in strengthening South Dakota’s workforce. We look forward to continuing to support your hiring, training, and business needs in the coming year. On behalf of the entire agency, we wish you a safe, restorative, and happy holiday season.
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South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation
Employer Connection E-Newsletter
You have received this email because you have an account with the South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation or have subscribed to the DLR Employer Newsletter ListServ
This correspondence is sent from an account we use to send messages only. Please refer to our Staff Directory page to contact the appropriate department or use this web form to contact us. Thank you.
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