20:03:09:01Construction of terms "employer" and

Section · Administrative Rules of South Dakota · View on sdlegislature.gov ↗

"employers." The terms "employer" or "employers" in this chapter include labor organizations, employment agencies, and other persons insofar as their action or inaction adversely affects employment opportunities.

Source: SL 1975, ch 16, § 1; 12 SDR 151, 12 SDR 155, effective July 1, 1986.

General Authority

SDCL 20-13-27 ↗
Amended by SB30 (2024) — prohibit discrimination based on military status.
Amended by SB190 (2021) — revise provisions regarding unfair or discriminatory practices.

Law Implemented

SDCL 1-26-1 ↗
Amended by SB133 (2026) — provide additional legislative oversight of rulemaking.
Amended by HB1051 (2025) — Update provisions on the interim legislative oversight of administrative rulemak
SDCL 20-13-1 ↗
Amended by HB1155 (2024) — require the consideration of certain definitions when investigating unfair or di
Amended by SB30 (2024) — prohibit discrimination based on military status.
Amended by SB190 (2021) — revise provisions regarding unfair or discriminatory practices.
Amended by HB1216 (2020) — revise certain provisions regarding sexual harassment.
SDCL 20-13-10 ↗
Amended by SB30 (2024) — prohibit discrimination based on military status.
Amended by SB190 (2021) — revise provisions regarding unfair or discriminatory practices.
Amended by HB1216 (2020) — revise certain provisions regarding sexual harassment.
SDCL 20-13-11 ↗
Amended by SB30 (2024) — prohibit discrimination based on military status.
Amended by SB190 (2021) — revise provisions regarding unfair or discriminatory practices.
SDCL 20-13-12 ↗
Amended by SB30 (2024) — prohibit discrimination based on military status.
Amended by SB190 (2021) — revise provisions regarding unfair or discriminatory practices.
SDCL 20-13-26 ↗

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