Gov. Noem Announces Additional Funding for Apprenticeship Programs On April 25, Governor Kristi Noem and DLR announced additional financial assistance for businesses and apprentices to develop new and expand existing Registered Apprenticeship Programs. The effort will invest $7.9 million over three years to administer apprenticeship grants. “South Dakota has the lowest unemployment rate in America, but we still have workforce challenges to address,” said Governor Noem. “Apprenticeships will provide South Dakotans the opportunity to gain valuable on-the-job training while continuing to earn an income and provide for their families.” New sponsors can receive up to $15,000. Current sponsors expanding current programs can receive up to $10,000. Recipients of these awards will receive technical assistance from DLR as they register or expand programs. Employers, registered apprenticeship sponsors, and education or training providers looking to build or expand programs are encouraged to apply for financial assistance before June 2, 2023. Visit StartTodaySD.com for more information.
If You Have Moved: Employer Address Verification To ensure the Reemployment Assistance Division has your current address and to prevent a delay in receiving your RA Tax information, please provide your new address and information to DLRRATAXREP@state.sd.us.
Job Service Offices Offer Hiring Events Job Services offices in Yankton, Watertown, Sioux Falls, Mitchell, and soon in Rapid City, have been coordinating recruiting and hiring events for employers. Participating businesses can build brand awareness, find an untapped pool of qualified candidates, benefit from face-to-face interaction with potential employees, and save time and money finding qualified employees. Events provide job seekers the opportunity to visit, apply, and possibly receive a confidential interview with one or more businesses in one location. View upcoming events or contact your Job Service office for recruitment strategies.
DLR 6-in-1 Poster Updates from U.S. DOL DLR offers a compliance poster which includes the six required federal labor law postings at no charge. You may request the 6-in-1 poster through your Job Service office. The U.S. DOL has made recent updates to:
Fair Labor and Standards Act (FLSA) Poster (Minimum Wage) in April 2023
Additionally, there will be another update, presumably sometime in June 2023:
DLR will release another revised 6-in-1 poster later in 2023.
Out-of-State Employer Liability and Registrations All employers must provide a valid physical work location for employees within South Dakota for the Reemployment Assistance Division to verify liability has been met in South Dakota. A valid physical work location does not include a P.O. Box, PMB, virtual office suite, etc. If the business does not maintain an office in South Dakota, the address listed must be the worker’s physical address. If liability cannot be determined, the registration will not be processed until one can be provided. Report to South Dakota:
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