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South Dakota ADA + employment hiring law
South Dakota Human Relations Act, SDCL § 20-13. Enforced by South Dakota Division of Human Rights. Federal ADA Title I (42 U.S.C. § 12112) applies in parallel.
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State statute
South Dakota Human Relations Act is codified at SDCL § 20-13.
Prohibits employment discrimination based on disability and other protected classes.
Federal ADA Title I (42 U.S.C. § 12112) and EEOC implementing regulations (29 C.F.R. Part 1630) apply in parallel.
Enforcing agency
South Dakota Division of Human Rights
Agency website: https://dlr.sd.gov/human_rights/default.aspx
SD DHR has a worksharing agreement with the EEOC; charges are typically dual-filed.
Employer-coverage threshold
1+ employee under SDCL § 20-13-1(7).
What this page is not
This page is a public-record reference to statutes and agencies. It is not a survey of South Dakota case law, an enforcement-history summary, or legal advice. Relevant case law and agency-guidance interpretations evolve. Consult qualified employment counsel for South Dakota-specific questions.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the primary employment-discrimination statute in South Dakota?
South Dakota Human Relations Act, codified at SDCL § 20-13. Prohibits employment discrimination based on disability and other protected classes.
Which agency enforces employment-discrimination law in South Dakota?
South Dakota Division of Human Rights. SD DHR has a worksharing agreement with the EEOC; charges are typically dual-filed.
What employer-size threshold applies in South Dakota?
1+ employee under SDCL § 20-13-1(7).
How does South Dakota interact with federal ADA Title I?
Federal ADA Title I (42 U.S.C. § 12112) applies to private employers with 15 or more employees nationwide. South Dakota employers also face the state-level statutory framework above. SD DHR has a worksharing agreement with the EEOC; charges are typically dual-filed.
Where can I read the South Dakota statute and agency materials?
Statute citation: SDCL § 20-13. Agency: South Dakota Division of Human Rights at https://dlr.sd.gov/human_rights/default.aspx. EEOC ADA Title I guidance is available at https://www.eeoc.gov/disability-discrimination.
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