The Department of Labor and Regulation reminds workers who have been laid off as a result of flood-related issues they may be eligible for reemployment assistance (RA) benefits.
“Some businesses have been forced to close because of flooding,” said state Labor and Regulation Secretary Marcia Hultman. “If affected employees meet certain eligibility guidelines and monetary wage requirements, they may qualify for benefits.”
RA benefits provide a temporary source of income to people who have lost their jobs through no fault of their own until they find other work. Per statutory requirements, claimants must serve a one-week waiting period before receiving benefit payments.
People can file claims online at https://www.sd.gov/rabenefits or by calling 605-626-3179 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:20 p.m. (CDT).
