What are the labor laws for salaried employees in South Dakota?

Salaried employees in South Dakota are generally covered by federal wage laws, but must also be informed of their rights under state law. Employers must post the state’s “Unemployment Insurance” and “Safety” notices to remain compliant.

Are there any specific requirements for posting labor law notices in South Dakota?

Yes. Posters must be placed in an accessible location for all employees, such as a break room. The South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation (DLR) requires specific notices, including the “Safety” poster.

How can I verify if my South Dakota labor law posters are compliant?

Compare your poster's content and revision dates with the latest notices from agencies like the DLR. Our South Dakota labor law poster service continuously monitor poster requirements and automatically send updated versions to subscribers when regulations change.

What are the penalties for not displaying required labor law posters in South Dakota?

While South Dakota does not list specific fines, failing to display required notices, such as “Workers' Compensation,” can expose employers to greater legal liability and increased scrutiny during inspections or claims.

Do I need additional posters besides the South Dakota All-On-One Labor Law Poster?

Yes, in South Dakota, employers should display the required OSHA safety poster along with the South Dakota labor law poster. All essential state and federal notices are included on our poster, including the Federal OSHA “It’s the Law” notice. By subscribing to our plan, you’ll also receive an additional OSHA poster, making it easier to stay compliant with both labor law and OSHA posting requirements.

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South Dakota Minimum Wage:$11.50 - Effective 1/2025; $11.85 - Effective 1/2026

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Ensure full compliance with South Dakota and federal labor laws using our South Dakota Space Saver-1 All-On-One labor law poster. Designed for convenience, this South Dakota labor law poster features a reversible layout (horizontal or vertical) and combines all mandatory notices into one compact display. It includes essential South Dakota postings such as the Unemployment Insurance Notice, Safety Notice, and State Minimum Wage Notification, along with all federally mandated labor law notices.

Backed by over 35 years of compliance expertise, our poster is regularly updated in coordination with state and federal agencies.

Employers who require federal-only notices can also view our Federal Labor Law Poster, which include all mandatory nationwide workplace postings.

South Dakota State Postings Included

SD Unemployment Insurance Notice
SD Safety Notice
SD Minimum Wage Notification (Not Required)

Federal Postings and Notifications Included

EEOC "Know Your Rights" Notice
Fed-OSHA "It's the Law" Notice
Federal Minimum Wage Notice
Employee Polygraph Protection Notice
Family and Medical Leave Act Notice (download only where required)
USERRA Rights and Benefits Notice
USCIS Discrimination Notice
Payday Notice (Meets notification requirements)
Employee "Right to Know" Notice
IRS EITC / Notice 797 / W-4 Notice (Meets notification requirements)

Wage regulations are a critical part of compliance, For employers comparing wage requirements nationwide, view Our US minimum wage by state.

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Keeping labor law posters current is an ongoing responsibility for South Dakota employers, as both state and federal posting requirements can change throughout the year. Missing an update may lead to compliance gaps, penalties, or issues during audits and inspections.

To simplify this process, employers can enroll in the Labor Law Posters Online Full Compliance Plan, which provides automatic poster updates whenever South Dakota or federal posting requirements change. This plan helps businesses maintain up-to-date labor law postings without needing to track regulatory changes manually.

For employers seeking state-specific guidance, our South Dakota compliance service offers dedicated support to help businesses meet South Dakota labor law posting requirements. This service is designed to assist employers with understanding applicable notices, maintaining compliance across locations, and staying aligned with both South Dakota and federal regulations.

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Product History Description	<!-- Bottom Accordian --> <section class="bg-white py-5 py-8"> <div class="container"> <div class="sm:text-3xl text-2xl font-semibold text-bluellp mt-2 text-center mb-2">Mandatory South Dakota Labor Law Poster Updates – State & Federal</div> <p class="text-center font-Bevietnampro text-sm">The following are key state and federal updates for South Dakota labor laws from recent years, including minimum wage changes, workers’ rights under executive orders, and important notices from federal agencies.</p> <div x-data="{ openTab: 2 }" class="mt-6"> <div class="py-3 px-4 bg-white rounded-xl border mb-3 rounded-md"> <div class="flex justify-between items-center cursor-pointer text-bluellp"> <h3 class="text-persianindigo font-medium text-lg px-2">2025 South Dakota State & Federal Updates</h3> </div> <div class="pt-3 font-Bevietnampro text-sm border-t mt-1 px-2"> <p class="mb-1 font-semibold text-base">South Dakota Mandatory Update </p> <p class="mb-1 font-semibold">January 2026 – Minimum Wage </p> <ul class="text-sm font-Bevietnampro relative list-disc mb-1 ml-4"> <li class="mb-2 relative leading-6">When we updated on our Posters – November 2025 <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Agency:</span> South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation </p> <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Region:</span> Statewide</p> </li> <li class="mb-2 relative leading-6"> Effective January 1st, 2026, the minimum wage increases from $11.50 to $11.85 per hour. Employers with tipped employees must pay a cash wage of no less than $5.925 per hour. </li> </ul> </br> <p class="mb-1 font-semibold">January 2025 – Minimum Wage </p> <ul class="text-sm font-Bevietnampro relative list-disc mb-1 ml-4"> <li class="mb-2 relative leading-6">When we updated on our Posters – November 2024 <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Agency:</span> South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation </p> <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Region:</span> Statewide</p> </li> <li class="mb-2 relative leading-6"> Effective January 1st, 2025, the minimum wage increases from $11.20 to $11.50 per hour. Employers with tipped employees must pay a cash wage of no less than $5.75 per hour. </li> </ul> </br> <p class="mb-1 font-semibold text-base">Federal Mandatory Update</p> <p class="mb-1 font-semibold">April 2025 - Workers' Rights Under Executive Orders (EO) 13658 & 14026</p> <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Agency:</span> United States Department of Labor</p> <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Region:</span> Nationwide (Federal Contractors)</p> <ul class="text-sm font-Bevietnampro relative list-disc mb-1 ml-4"> <li class="mb-2 relative leading-6"> Updates federal minimum wage information for contractors to $13.30 for EO 13658 and notes revocation of EO 14026 due to EO 14236. </li> </ul> </br> <p class="mb-1 font-semibold">January 2025 - Workers' Rights Under Executive Orders (EO) 13658 & 14026 </p> <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Agency:</span> United States Department of Labor</p> <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Region:</span> Nationwide (Federal Contractors)</p> <ul class="text-sm font-Bevietnampro relative list-disc mb-1 ml-4"> <li class="mb-2 relative leading-6">Updates the federal minimum wage for federal contractors to $13.30 under EO 13658 and $17.75 under EO 14026. </li> </ul> </br> <p class="mb-1 font-semibold">January 2025 - Notice 797 and 1015</p> <ul class="text-sm font-Bevietnampro relative list-disc mb-1 ml-4"> <li class="mb-2 relative leading-6">When we updated on our Posters – December 2024 <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Agency:</span> Internal Revenue Service </p> <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Region:</span> Nationwide</p> </li> <li class="mb-2 relative leading-6">Explains updates to possible tax credits. </li> </ul> </div> </div> <div class="py-3 px-4 bg-white rounded-xl border mb-3 rounded-md"> <div class="flex justify-between items-center cursor-pointer text-bluellp"> <h3 class="text-persianindigo font-medium text-lg px-2">2024 South Dakota State & Federal Updates</h3> </div> <div class="pt-3 font-Bevietnampro text-sm border-t mt-1 px-2"> <p class="mb-1 font-semibold text-base">South Dakota Mandatory Update</p> <p class="mb-1 font-semibold">January 2024 – Minimum Wage</p> <ul class="text-sm font-Bevietnampro relative list-disc mb-1 ml-4"> <li class="mb-2 relative leading-6">When we updated on our Posters – November 2023 <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Agency:</span> South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation</p> <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Region:</span> Statewide</p> </li> <li class="mb-2 relative leading-6">Effective January 1, 2024, the minimum wage increases from $10.80 to $11.20 per hour. Employers with tipped employees must pay a cash wage of no less than $5.60 per hour. </li> </ul> </br> <p class="mb-1 font-semibold text-base">Federal Mandatory Update</p> <p class="mb-1 font-semibold">January 2024 - Workers' Rights Under Executive Orders (EO) 13658 & 14026</p> <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Agency:</span> United States Department of Labor</p> <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Region:</span> Nationwide (Federal Contractors)</p> <ul class="text-sm font-Bevietnampro relative list-disc mb-1 ml-4"> <li class="mb-2 relative leading-6"> Updates the federal minimum wage for federal contractors to $12.90 under EO 13658 and $17.20 under EO 14026. </li> </ul> </br> <p class="mb-1 font-semibold">January 2024 - Notice 797 and 1015</p> <ul class="text-sm font-Bevietnampro relative list-disc mb-1 ml-4"> <li class="mb-2 relative leading-6">When we updated on our Posters – December 2023 <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Agency:</span> Internal Revenue Service </p> <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Region:</span> Nationwide </p> </li> <li class="mb-2 relative leading-6">Explains updates to possible tax credits. </li> </ul> </br> <p class="mb-1 font-semibold">January 2024 - Workers' Rights Under Executive Order 13706: Paid Sick Leave for Contractors</p> <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Agency:</span> United States Department of Labor</p> <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Region:</span> Nationwide (Federal Contractors)</p> <ul class="text-sm font-Bevietnampro relative list-disc mb-1 ml-4"> <li class="mb-2 relative leading-6">Updates the paid sick leave website with a QR code for more information for federal contractors. </li> </ul> </div> </div> <div class="py-3 px-4 bg-white rounded-xl border mb-3 rounded-md"> <div x-on:click="openTab = (openTab === 3) ? null : 3" class="flex justify-between items-center cursor-pointer text-bluellp"> <h3 class="text-persianindigo font-medium text-lg px-2">2023 South Dakota State & Federal Updates</h3> <div class="flex items-center gap-1"> <span class="uppercase underline font-light text-sm">View Updates</span> <span x-show="openTab === 3"> <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 24 24" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="currentColor" class="w-4 h-4"> <path stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" d="m4.5 15.75 7.5-7.5 7.5 7.5" /> </svg> </span> <span x-show="openTab !== 3"> <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 24 24" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="currentColor" class="w-4 h-4"> <path stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" d="m19.5 8.25-7.5 7.5-7.5-7.5" /> </svg> </span> </div> </div> <div x-show="openTab === 3" class="pt-3 font-Bevietnampro text-sm border-t mt-1 px-2"> <p class="mb-1 font-semibold text-base">South Dakota Mandatory Update</p> <p class="mb-1 font-semibold">January 2023 – Minimum Wage </p> <ul class="text-sm font-Bevietnampro relative list-disc mb-1 ml-4"> <li class="mb-2 relative leading-6">When we updated on our Posters – October 2022 <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Agency:</span> South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation</p> <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Region:</span> Statewide</p> </li> <li class="mb-2 relative leading-6"> Effective January 1st, 2023, the minimum wage increases from $9.95 to $10.80 per hour. Employers with tipped employees must pay a cash wage of no less than $5.40 per hour. </li> </ul> </br> <p class="mb-1 font-semibold text-base">Federal Mandatory Update</p> <p class="mb-1 font-semibold">June 2023 – Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal</p> <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Agency:</span> Equal Employment Opportunity Commission </p> <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Region:</span> Nationwide</p> <ul class="text-sm font-Bevietnampro relative list-disc mb-1 ml-4"> <li class="mb-2 relative leading-6"> Adds information on the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), which requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations to pregnant employees. </li> </ul> </br> <p class="mb-1 font-semibold">May 2023 – Federal Minimum Wage</p> <ul class="text-sm font-Bevietnampro relative list-disc mb-1 ml-4"> <li class="mb-2 relative leading-6">When we updated on our Posters – June 2023 <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Agency:</span> United States Department of Labor</p> <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Region:</span> Nationwide</p> </li> <li class="mb-2 relative leading-6">Includes information on the PUMP Act for Nursing Mothers, which expands break time and private space requirements for nursing employees. </li> </ul> </br> <p class="mb-1 font-semibold">January 2023 - Workers' Rights Under Executive Order (EO) 13658 and 14026 </p> <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Agency:</span> United States Department of Labor </p> <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Region:</span> Nationwide (Federal Contractors)</p> <ul class="text-sm font-Bevietnampro relative list-disc mb-1 ml-4"> <li class="mb-2 relative leading-6">Updates the federal minimum wage for federal contractors to $12.15 under EO 13658 and $16.20 under EO 14026. </li> </ul> </br> <p class="mb-1 font-semibold">January 2023 - Notice 797 and Notice 1015</p> <ul class="text-sm font-Bevietnampro relative list-disc mb-1 ml-4"> <li class="mb-2 relative leading-6">When we updated on our Posters – December 2022 <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Agency:</span> Internal Revenue Service </p> <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Region:</span> Nationwide</p> </li> <li class="mb-2 relative leading-6">Explains updates to possible tax credits. </li> </ul> </div> </div> <div class="py-3 px-4 bg-white rounded-xl border mb-3 rounded-md"> <div x-on:click="openTab = (openTab === 4) ? null : 4" class="flex justify-between items-center cursor-pointer text-bluellp"> <h3 class="text-persianindigo font-medium text-lg px-2">2022 South Dakota State & Federal Updates</h3> <div class="flex items-center gap-1"> <span class="uppercase underline font-light text-sm">View Updates</span> <span x-show="openTab === 4"> <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 24 24" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="currentColor" class="w-4 h-4"> <path stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" d="m4.5 15.75 7.5-7.5 7.5 7.5" /> </svg> </span> <span x-show="openTab !== 4"> <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 24 24" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="currentColor" class="w-4 h-4"> <path stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" d="m19.5 8.25-7.5 7.5-7.5-7.5" /> </svg> </span> </div> </div> <div x-show="openTab === 4" class="pt-3 font-Bevietnampro text-sm border-t mt-1 px-2"> <p class="mb-1 font-semibold text-base">South Dakota Mandatory Update </p> <p class="mb-1 font-semibold">November 2022 – Unemployment Insurance </p> <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Agency:</span> South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation</p> <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Region:</span> Statewide </p> <ul class="text-sm font-Bevietnampro relative list-disc mb-1 ml-4"> <li class="mb-2 relative leading-6">The South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation released an updated unemployment compensation notice. Job Service office locations were updated and 711 dialing added for applicants with speech or hearing impairments. Originally released October 25 and revised October 26. </li> </ul> </br> <p class="mb-1 font-semibold">January 2022 – Minimum Wage</p> <ul class="text-sm font-Bevietnampro relative list-disc mb-1 ml-4"> <li class="mb-2 relative leading-6">When we updated on our Posters – October 2021 <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Agency:</span> South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation </p> <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Region:</span> Statewide </p> </li> <li class="mb-2 relative leading-6">Effective January 1st, 2022, the minimum wage increases from $9.45 to $9.95 per hour. Employers with tipped employees must pay a cash wage of no less than $4.975 per hour.</p> </li> </ul> </br> <p class="mb-1 font-semibold text-base">Federal Mandatory Update</p> <p class="mb-1 font-semibold">October 2022 – Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal </p> <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Agency:</span> Equal Employment Opportunity Commission </p> <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Region:</span> Nationwide</p> <ul class="text-sm font-Bevietnampro relative list-disc mb-1 ml-4"> <li class="mb-2 relative leading-6"> Replaces an outdated EEOC poster with a plain-language version and QR code. </li> </ul> </br> <p class="mb-1 font-semibold">January 2022 - Workers' Rights Under Executive Orders (EO) 13658 & 14026 </p> <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Agency:</span>United States Department of Labor</p> <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Region:</span> Nationwide (Federal Contractors)</p> <ul class="text-sm font-Bevietnampro relative list-disc mb-1 ml-4"> <li class="mb-2 relative leading-6">Updates the federal minimum wage for federal contractors to $11.25 under EO 13658 and $15.00 under EO 14026. </li> </ul> </br> <p class="mb-1 font-semibold">January 2022 - Notice 797 and Notice 1015 </p> <ul class="text-sm font-Bevietnampro relative list-disc mb-1 ml-4"> <li class="mb-2 relative leading-6">When we updated on our Posters – December 2021 <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Agency:</span> Internal Revenue Service </p> <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Region:</span> Nationwide</p> </li> <li class="mb-2 relative leading-6">Explains updates to possible tax credits. </li> </ul> </div> </div> <div class="py-3 px-4 bg-white rounded-xl border mb-3 rounded-md"> <div x-on:click="openTab = (openTab === 5) ? null : 5" class="flex justify-between items-center cursor-pointer text-bluellp"> <h3 class="text-persianindigo font-medium text-lg px-2">2021 South Dakota State & Federal Updates </h3> <div class="flex items-center gap-1"> <span class="uppercase underline font-light text-sm">View Updates</span> <span x-show="openTab === 5"> <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 24 24" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="currentColor" class="w-4 h-4"> <path stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" d="m4.5 15.75 7.5-7.5 7.5 7.5" /> </svg> </span> <span x-show="openTab !== 5"> <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 24 24" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="currentColor" class="w-4 h-4"> <path stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" d="m19.5 8.25-7.5 7.5-7.5-7.5" /> </svg> </span> </div> </div> <div x-show="openTab === 5" class="pt-3 font-Bevietnampro text-sm border-t mt-1 px-2"> <p class="mb-1 font-semibold text-base">South Dakota Mandatory Update </p> <p class="mb-1 font-semibold">January 2021 – Minimum Wage </p> <ul class="text-sm font-Bevietnampro relative list-disc mb-1 ml-4"> <li class="mb-2 relative leading-6">When we updated on our Posters – November 2020 <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Agency:</span> South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation</p> <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Region:</span> Statewide</p> </li> <li class="mb-2 relative leading-6"> Effective January 1st, 2021, the minimum wage increased from $9.30 to $9.45 per hour. Tipped employees must be paid no less than $4.725 per hour (50% of the state minimum wage). </li> </ul> </br> <p class="mb-1 font-semibold text-base">Federal Mandatory Update</p> <p class="mb-1 font-semibold">January 2021 - Notice 797 and Notice 1015 </p> <ul class="text-sm font-Bevietnampro relative list-disc mb-1 ml-4"> <li class="mb-2 relative leading-6">When we updated on our Posters – December 2020 <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Agency:</span> Internal Revenue Service</p> <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Region:</span> Nationwide</p> </li> <li class="mb-2 relative leading-6">Explains updates to possible tax credits. </li> </ul> </br> <p class="mb-1 font-semibold">January 2021 - Workers' Rights Under Executive Order 13658 </p> <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Agency:</span> United States Department of Labor</p> <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Region:</span> Nationwide (Federal Contractors)</p> <ul class="text-sm font-Bevietnampro relative list-disc mb-1 ml-4"> <li class="mb-2 relative leading-6"> Updates the federal contractor minimum wage to $10.95. </li> </ul> </div> </div> <div class="py-3 px-4 bg-white rounded-xl border mb-3 rounded-md"> <div x-on:click="openTab = (openTab === 6) ? null : 6" class="flex justify-between items-center cursor-pointer text-bluellp"> <h3 class="text-persianindigo font-medium text-lg px-2">2020 South Dakota State & Federal Updates</h3> <div class="flex items-center gap-1"> <span class="uppercase underline font-light text-sm">View Updates</span> <span x-show="openTab === 6"> <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 24 24" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="currentColor" class="w-4 h-4"> <path stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" d="m4.5 15.75 7.5-7.5 7.5 7.5" /> </svg> </span> <span x-show="openTab !== 6"> <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 24 24" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="currentColor" class="w-4 h-4"> <path stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" d="m19.5 8.25-7.5 7.5-7.5-7.5" /> </svg> </span> </div> </div> <div x-show="openTab === 6" class="pt-3 font-Bevietnampro text-sm border-t mt-1 px-2"> <p class="mb-1 font-semibold text-base">South Dakota Mandatory Update</p> <p class="mb-1 font-semibold">August 2020 – Unemployment Insurance</p> <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Agency:</span> South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation</p> <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Region:</span> Statewide </p> <ul class="text-sm font-Bevietnampro relative list-disc mb-1 ml-4"> <li class="mb-2 relative leading-6">The South Dakota Reemployment Assistance notice was updated to include additional information regarding filing claims, updated phone and email contact details, and a bulleted list of information needed to process claims. </li> </ul> </br> <p class="mb-1 font-semibold">January 2020 – Minimum Wage</p> <ul class="text-sm font-Bevietnampro relative list-disc mb-1 ml-4"> <li class="mb-2 relative leading-6">When we updated on our Posters – October 2019 <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Agency:</span> South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation</p> <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Region:</span> Statewide</p> </li> <li class="mb-2 relative leading-6"> Minimum wage increased to $9.30 per hour; tipped employees to be paid no less than $4.65 per hour (50% of state minimum). Agency website address updated at the bottom of the notice. </p> </li> </ul> </br> <p class="mb-1 font-semibold text-base">Federal Mandatory Update</p> <p class="mb-1 font-semibold">January 2020 - Workers' Rights Under Executive Order 13658 </p> <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Agency:</span> United States Department of Labor </p> <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Region:</span> Nationwide (Federal Contractors)</p> <ul class="text-sm font-Bevietnampro relative list-disc mb-1 ml-4"> <li class="mb-2 relative leading-6">Updates the federal contractor minimum wage to $10.80. </li> </ul> </br> <p class="mb-1 font-semibold">January 2020 - Notice 797 and Notice 1015</p> <ul class="text-sm font-Bevietnampro relative list-disc mb-1 ml-4"> <li class="mb-2 relative leading-6">When we updated on our Posters – December 2019 <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Agency:</span> Internal Revenue Service </p> <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Region:</span> Nationwide</p> </li> <li class="mb-2 relative leading-6"> Explains updates to possible tax credits. </p> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section>
State Update	<div class="font-Bevietnampro text-sm "> <p class="font-medium leading-6">South Dakota Minimum Wage:<span class="block">$11.50 - Effective 1/2025; $11.85 - Effective 1/2026</span></p> <p class="font-medium leading-6 my-1">Latest State Updates</p> <ul class="text-sm disc pl-4 leading-6 font-light" style="list-style: disc;"> <li>Minimum Wage (10/2025)</li> <li>Minimum Wage (10/2024)</li> <li>Unemployment Insurance (10/2022)</li> <li>Reemployment Insurance (9/2019)</li> </ul> </div>

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the penalties in 2026 for not posting or updating South Dakota labor law posters?

Failure to post can result in state fines and civil penalties under South Dakota employee labor laws. While South Dakota does not list specific fines, failing to display required notices, such as “Workers' Compensation,” can expose employers to greater legal liability and increased scrutiny during inspections or claims.
What labor law and minimum wage rules apply in South Dakota for 2026?

South Dakota’s minimum wage increases from $11.50 in 2025 to $11.85 per hour on January 1 2026 in accordance with South Dakota labor laws 2026. Tipped employees must be paid at least 50 percent of the minimum wage ($5.925 per hour). The wage is adjusted annually based on the Consumer Price Index. Employers must also comply with South Dakota’s Unemployment Insurance and Workers’ Compensation laws. Federal wage, safety, and leave laws apply.
How often must South Dakota labor law posters be updated, and who monitors those updates?

The South Dakota Department of Labor & Regulation updates posters each year when the minimum wage changes. Employers must replace their South Dakota labor law poster on January 1, 2026. Our service monitors these updates and sends revised posters automatically.
Where can employers get compliant 2026 South Dakota labor law posters?

Labor Law Posters Online offers South Dakota & federal labor law posters. Our service automatically updates posters when the 2026 rate takes effect. Free individual posters can be downloaded from the South Dakota Department of Labor and the U.S. Department of Labor, but our combined poster simplifies compliance.
Are small businesses exempt from South Dakota labor law poster requirements in 2026?

No. All employers must post required notices, including South Dakota employment law posters. Only certain agricultural or domestic employees are exempt from minimum-wage laws, but posting obligations remain.
Can labor law notices be displayed electronically instead of physically in South Dakota in 2026?

Physical posting at the worksite is required. Electronic posting may supplement physical posters for remote workers, but does not replace them.
Do South Dakota employers need to include both state and federal labor law notices?

Yes. South Dakota employers are required to display both South Dakota labor law notices and federal labor law posters in the workplace. Our all-on-one South Dakota labor law poster includes all required state and federal postings in one convenient display to help ensure compliance.
What additional workplace compliance resources are available for South Dakota employers?

Yes. Even with labor law posters displayed, the South Dakota OSHA Safety Poster is essential for full OSHA compliance. It is laminated, all-on-one, and guarantees fine coverage, ensuring your workplace meets all OSHA requirements.

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Stay stress-free with our one-year subscription that automatically sends you all mandatory labor law poster updates as they occur—usually two or three times per year—ensuring your South Dakota labor law posters are always current and compliant.

Mandatory South Dakota Labor Law Poster Updates – State & Federal

The following are key state and federal updates for South Dakota labor laws from recent years, including minimum wage changes, workers’ rights under executive orders, and important notices from federal agencies.

2025 South Dakota State & Federal Updates

South Dakota Mandatory Update

January 2026 – Minimum Wage

When we updated on our Posters – November 2025
Agency: South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation

Region: Statewide
Effective January 1st, 2026, the minimum wage increases from $11.50 to $11.85 per hour. Employers with tipped employees must pay a cash wage of no less than $5.925 per hour.

January 2025 – Minimum Wage

When we updated on our Posters – November 2024
Agency: South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation

Region: Statewide
Effective January 1st, 2025, the minimum wage increases from $11.20 to $11.50 per hour. Employers with tipped employees must pay a cash wage of no less than $5.75 per hour.

Federal Mandatory Update

April 2025 - Workers' Rights Under Executive Orders (EO) 13658 & 14026

Agency: United States Department of Labor

Region: Nationwide (Federal Contractors)

Updates federal minimum wage information for contractors to $13.30 for EO 13658 and notes revocation of EO 14026 due to EO 14236.

January 2025 - Workers' Rights Under Executive Orders (EO) 13658 & 14026

Agency: United States Department of Labor

Region: Nationwide (Federal Contractors)

Updates the federal minimum wage for federal contractors to $13.30 under EO 13658 and $17.75 under EO 14026.

January 2025 - Notice 797 and 1015

When we updated on our Posters – December 2024
Agency: Internal Revenue Service

Region: Nationwide
Explains updates to possible tax credits.

2024 South Dakota State & Federal Updates

South Dakota Mandatory Update

January 2024 – Minimum Wage

When we updated on our Posters – November 2023
Agency: South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation

Region: Statewide
Effective January 1, 2024, the minimum wage increases from $10.80 to $11.20 per hour. Employers with tipped employees must pay a cash wage of no less than $5.60 per hour.

Federal Mandatory Update

January 2024 - Workers' Rights Under Executive Orders (EO) 13658 & 14026

Agency: United States Department of Labor

Region: Nationwide (Federal Contractors)

Updates the federal minimum wage for federal contractors to $12.90 under EO 13658 and $17.20 under EO 14026.

January 2024 - Notice 797 and 1015

When we updated on our Posters – December 2023
Agency: Internal Revenue Service

Region: Nationwide
Explains updates to possible tax credits.

January 2024 - Workers' Rights Under Executive Order 13706: Paid Sick Leave for Contractors

Agency: United States Department of Labor

Region: Nationwide (Federal Contractors)

Updates the paid sick leave website with a QR code for more information for federal contractors.

2023 South Dakota State & Federal Updates

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South Dakota Mandatory Update

January 2023 – Minimum Wage

When we updated on our Posters – October 2022
Agency: South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation

Region: Statewide
Effective January 1st, 2023, the minimum wage increases from $9.95 to $10.80 per hour. Employers with tipped employees must pay a cash wage of no less than $5.40 per hour.

Federal Mandatory Update

June 2023 – Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal

Agency: Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

Region: Nationwide

Adds information on the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), which requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations to pregnant employees.

May 2023 – Federal Minimum Wage

When we updated on our Posters – June 2023
Agency: United States Department of Labor

Region: Nationwide
Includes information on the PUMP Act for Nursing Mothers, which expands break time and private space requirements for nursing employees.

January 2023 - Workers' Rights Under Executive Order (EO) 13658 and 14026

Agency: United States Department of Labor

Region: Nationwide (Federal Contractors)

Updates the federal minimum wage for federal contractors to $12.15 under EO 13658 and $16.20 under EO 14026.

January 2023 - Notice 797 and Notice 1015

When we updated on our Posters – December 2022
Agency: Internal Revenue Service

Region: Nationwide
Explains updates to possible tax credits.

2022 South Dakota State & Federal Updates

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South Dakota Mandatory Update

November 2022 – Unemployment Insurance

Agency: South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation

Region: Statewide

The South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation released an updated unemployment compensation notice. Job Service office locations were updated and 711 dialing added for applicants with speech or hearing impairments. Originally released October 25 and revised October 26.

January 2022 – Minimum Wage

When we updated on our Posters – October 2021
Agency: South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation

Region: Statewide
Effective January 1st, 2022, the minimum wage increases from $9.45 to $9.95 per hour. Employers with tipped employees must pay a cash wage of no less than $4.975 per hour.

Federal Mandatory Update

October 2022 – Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal

Agency: Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

Region: Nationwide

Replaces an outdated EEOC poster with a plain-language version and QR code.

January 2022 - Workers' Rights Under Executive Orders (EO) 13658 & 14026

Agency:United States Department of Labor

Region: Nationwide (Federal Contractors)

Updates the federal minimum wage for federal contractors to $11.25 under EO 13658 and $15.00 under EO 14026.

January 2022 - Notice 797 and Notice 1015

When we updated on our Posters – December 2021
Agency: Internal Revenue Service

Region: Nationwide
Explains updates to possible tax credits.

2021 South Dakota State & Federal Updates

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South Dakota Mandatory Update

January 2021 – Minimum Wage

When we updated on our Posters – November 2020
Agency: South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation

Region: Statewide
Effective January 1st, 2021, the minimum wage increased from $9.30 to $9.45 per hour. Tipped employees must be paid no less than $4.725 per hour (50% of the state minimum wage).

Federal Mandatory Update

January 2021 - Notice 797 and Notice 1015

When we updated on our Posters – December 2020
Agency: Internal Revenue Service

Region: Nationwide
Explains updates to possible tax credits.

January 2021 - Workers' Rights Under Executive Order 13658

Agency: United States Department of Labor

Region: Nationwide (Federal Contractors)

Updates the federal contractor minimum wage to $10.95.

2020 South Dakota State & Federal Updates

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South Dakota Mandatory Update

August 2020 – Unemployment Insurance

Agency: South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation

Region: Statewide

The South Dakota Reemployment Assistance notice was updated to include additional information regarding filing claims, updated phone and email contact details, and a bulleted list of information needed to process claims.

January 2020 – Minimum Wage

When we updated on our Posters – October 2019
Agency: South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation

Region: Statewide
Minimum wage increased to $9.30 per hour; tipped employees to be paid no less than $4.65 per hour (50% of state minimum). Agency website address updated at the bottom of the notice.

Federal Mandatory Update

January 2020 - Workers' Rights Under Executive Order 13658

Agency: United States Department of Labor

Region: Nationwide (Federal Contractors)

Updates the federal contractor minimum wage to $10.80.

January 2020 - Notice 797 and Notice 1015

When we updated on our Posters – December 2019
Agency: Internal Revenue Service

Region: Nationwide
Explains updates to possible tax credits.

South Dakota Labor Law Posters - State & Federal

South Dakota Labor Law Posters - State & Federal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the penalties in 2026 for not posting or updating South Dakota labor law posters?

What labor law and minimum wage rules apply in South Dakota for 2026?

How often must South Dakota labor law posters be updated, and who monitors those updates?

Where can employers get compliant 2026 South Dakota labor law posters?

Are small businesses exempt from South Dakota labor law poster requirements in 2026?

Can labor law notices be displayed electronically instead of physically in South Dakota in 2026?

Do South Dakota employers need to include both state and federal labor law notices?

What additional workplace compliance resources are available for South Dakota employers?

Poster Update Program

2025 South Dakota State & Federal Updates

2024 South Dakota State & Federal Updates

2023 South Dakota State & Federal Updates

2022 South Dakota State & Federal Updates

2021 South Dakota State & Federal Updates

2020 South Dakota State & Federal Updates