Due to the damage caused by flooding in South Dakota beginning on March 11, 2011, President Barack Obama declared the following counties a federal disaster area: Charles Mix, Hughes, Stanley and Union. Individuals who reside or have a business in these counties may...
US Department of Labor Provides Funding to Assist Workers in Spearfish, South Dakota
The US Department of Labor today announced a $379,500 National Emergency Grant to provide training and employment services to about 200 workers affected by the closure of the Premier Bankcard call center in Spearfish, SD. The company announced in May that it would be...
South Dakota Declares Emergency and Lowers Investment Fee
South Dakota Governor Dennis Daugaard recently signed SB 86 into law. SB 86 declares an emergency and revises the employer’s investment in South Dakota’s future fee or “investment fee”. Employers with Low Reserve Ratios to Pay a Lower Investment Fee Employers with a...
No Employer Surcharge for South Dakota in Q1 2011
An employer surcharge is not in effect for Q1 2011 in South Dakota. UI Trust Fund Balance Determines if Surcharge Is in Effect The surcharge automatically goes into effect when the UI Trust Fund balance is below $11 million at the end of any quarter. The balance was...
Question of the Week: What is the Status of the South Dakota Employer Surcharge for Q4 2010?
This week’s question comes from Kevin, a business owner. We’ve been charged an employer surcharge in South Dakota for the first three quarters of 2010. What is the status of the South Dakota employer surcharge for Q4 2010? Answer: An employer surcharge is not in...
South Dakota Increases Taxable Wage Base Through 2015
South Dakota Governor Mike Rounds recently signed SB 186, which increases the taxable wage base from $10,000 in 2010, to $11,000 in 2011, $12,000 in 2012, $13,000 in 2013, $14,000 in 2014, and $15,000 in 2015. The surcharge was reduced from 1.5% to 1.0% in 2010 and to...
South Dakota Unemployment Wage Base to Increase to $10,000
The South Dakota Department of Labor has announced an increase in the taxable wage base for 2010. The wage base will increase from $9,500 for 2009 to $10,000 for 2010. Contact Vision Payroll if you have any questions on the South Dakota unemployment taxable wage base...
Tip of the Week: Minimum Wage Hikes Take Effect this Week
The federal minimum wage will increase to $7.25 on Friday, July 24, 2009. Therefore, all work performed after July 23, 2009 should be compensated at the higher rate. In addition, the minimum wage will also increase to $7.25 in the following areas: Delaware, Idaho,...
State Minimum Wages to Increase
Several states have minimum wage increases effective for work performed after July 23, 2008. Idaho, Indiana, Maryland, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Puerto Rico, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, and Virginia all have increases to...
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