South Dakota workers who are injured on the job now have 15 business days instead of 3 business days to notify their employer in writing about the injury. The bill also makes it easier for workers to claim compensation if they miss the deadline by requiring that "good cause" for the late notice be interpreted in a way that favors the employee.
Commerce and Energy Deferred to the 41st legislative day Passed, YEAS 8, NAYS 1.
Commerce and Energy Scheduled for hearing S.J. 1
First read in Senate and referred to Senate Commerce and Energy S.J. 165
Reynold Nesiba
Prime sponsor · Sen.
D
Cosponsors
Commerce and Energy — Deferred to the 41st legislative day