Britton SD Itinerant Job Service Office

Britton SD Itinerant Job Service Office Marshall County Community Hall By appointment only Phone: 605.626.2340

Services: Internet Access Computers Printers, Copiers and Fax Machines Job Search Tools Assist with applications, resumes, Cover letters and interview preparation Identify career interests Locate training opportunities

How do I qualify for South Dakota “Re Employment Assistance” program?

To qualify for SD UI Benefit you must: 

• Have lost your job through no fault of your own 
• Provide work separation information
• Have had your work hours reduced
• And need assistance not based on financial need
• Your eligibility is based on the wages you have earned.
• Be able and available to accept full-time work
• Return to the workforce as soon as you can 

How can I file my claim for UI benefits in SD

You can file your claim: 

• Online on SD Re Employment Assistance website
• Or by calling the Claims Call Center at 605.626.3179

What is the maximum UI benefit I can get in SD?

• Your weekly benefit amounts can range from $28 to a maximum of $487 per week. 
• Your eligibility requires a minimum amount of earnings in a “base period”
• You can receive UI benefits for a maximum of 26 weeks.

How will I receive my SD UI benefit payments?

• You may choose Direct Deposit
• Or payments on a Way2Go Debit Mastercard (Customer Service at 1.844.893.3123)

I filed my claim for SD Unemployment Assistance, what do I do next?

After filing you claim you need to:

• File your weekly requests for payment
• register with the Department of Labor and Regulation through SDWORKS
• Be able to work and be willing to accept suitable work
• Make a reasonable effort to find and apply for work
• Attend all DLR scheduled programs and services
• Report all work earnings while receiving benefits
• Reported work search contacts verified with employers.

When will I receive my first South Dakota UI benefit payment?

• Expect first payment three to four weeks after applying for benefits.
• You will only receive payment if all eligibility requirements are met.
• You will not receive benefits if you are disqualified.
• You will receive a notice in the mail.

What if I disagree with my UI monetary determination or disqualification?

If you disagree with the determination, you can:

• Call Customer Service at 605.626.2452
• Request a Re-Determination
• Provide proof of your wages (paycheck stubs or W-2 forms)
• Continue to file your weekly request for payments

What services are available to help me find a job in South Dakota while on UI benefits?

South Dakota has many local Job Service Offices that provide services to help you find a job. Services provided includes:

• Computers with Internet access and printers
• Copiers and fax machines
• Local and long-distance calling
• Job search workshop
• Job Fairs
• Skype for interviews
• Help to Identify career interests
• Locate training opportunities
• Get help with applications, resumes, cover letters and interview preparation
• Develop job leads and identify networking prospects
• Provide resources for financial literacy and credit information

How can I contact SD Employment Assistance if I have questions about my UI benefit Claim?

You can call the Customer Service Center at 605.626.2452, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Central Time)

Reemployment Assistance Division — Benefits
South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation
P.O. Box 4730
Aberdeen, SD  57402-4730
Phone:  605.626.2452
Fax:  605.626.3172
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