There is a newer version
of
this Section
2018 South Dakota Codified Laws
Title 60 - LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT
Chapter 11 - Wages, Hours And Conditions Of Employment
§ 60-11-7 Liability of employer for double damages for breach of obligation to pay wages.
Universal Citation: SD Codified L § 60-11-7 (2018)
60-11-7. Liability of employer for double damages for breach of obligation to pay wages. In any action for the breach of an obligation to pay wages, if a private employer has been oppressive, fraudulent, or malicious, in the employer's refusal to pay wages due to the employee, the measure of damages is double the amount of wages for which the employer is liable.
Source: SDC Supp 1960, ch 37.19 as added by SL 1968, ch 153; SL 2008, ch 276, ยง 80.
Disclaimer: These codes may not be the most recent version. South Dakota may have more current or accurate information. We make no warranties or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the information contained on this site or the information linked to on the state site. Please check official sources.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google
Privacy Policy and
Terms of Service apply.
