Retaliation: South Dakota

Federal law and guidance on this subject should be reviewed together with this section.

Author: Gloria Ju

Summary

• The South Dakota Human Relations Act prohibits all employers from retaliating against employees who file discrimination claims or are involved in discrimination proceedings. See Retaliation Under the South Dakota Human Relations Act.
• No employer may retaliate against employees for filing wage claims. See Retaliation Under Wage and Hour Laws and Retaliation Under the Equal Pay Law.
• State labor laws prohibit both private and public employers from retaliating against employees. See Retaliation Under State Labor Laws.