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Wednesday, February 03, 2010
Legislation Proposed to Change the Unemployment Insurance Tax System
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Labor Department receives $2.5 million green jobs training grant
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
State Unemployment Rate Drops Slightly; Jobs Still Limited
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Labor Department recognized as Business of the Month
Labor Department warns of deteriorating unemployment fund
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Labor Department provides revised labor law poster at no charge
Thursday, January 07, 2010
Workforce Development Council approves internships
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
South Dakota unemployment rate remains at 5.0 percent
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Employers Continue to Benefit from Tax Credit Program
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
South Dakota jobless rate up from September
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Labor Department prepared for extended unemployment benefits
Friday, October 30, 2009
November proclaimed Hire Veterans First month
Thursday, October 15, 2009
September unemployment rate remains higher than last year
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Advisory Council Discusses Workers Compensation Recommendations
Friday, September 18, 2009
Gov. Rounds supports National Employ Older Workers Week
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
August unemployment rate unchanged
Youth work experiences wrapping up for the summer
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Summer work experience creates career pathway for USD student
Friday, September 04, 2009
Labor Department offers online subscription service for unemployment insurance updates
Summer Work Experience Provides a Look Into the Auto World
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Advisory Council discusses unemployment system recommendations
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
South Dakota unemployment rate shows little change
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
Labor Department offers help to employers looking for workers
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Gov. Rounds appoints two Workforce Development Council members
Thursday, August 06, 2009
Veterans Job Fair to be held August 12
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Labor Department invests in WDT program for laid off workers
Labor Department invests in RTEC programs for laid off workers
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Workers compensation advisory council meets
Friday, July 24, 2009
Labor Department invests in LATI programs for laid off workers
Thursday, July 23, 2009
Labor Department invests in MTI program for laid off workers
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
June jobless rate increases
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
South Dakota minimum wage to increase on July 24
Monday, July 13, 2009
Nearly 800 individuals gain work experience through stimulus funds
Thursday, July 09, 2009
Workforce Development Council Approves Internships
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Labor Department enhances online job search system
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
May Jobless rate increases
Wednesday, June 03, 2009
Summer youth stimulus program reaches target
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
S.D. April unemployment rate drops slightly
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Labor Department monitors Unemployment Trust Fund
Friday, May 01, 2009
Gov. Rounds declares May as Electrical Safety Month
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Skilled labor pool available to employers
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
S.D. unemployment rate continues to follow national trend
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Unemployment claims continue to climb, trust fund shrinking
Thursday, April 09, 2009
Labor stimulus funds help employers with wages; teach young workers new skills
Thursday, April 02, 2009
South Dakota certified for unemployment modernization stimulus funds
Wednesday, April 01, 2009
Labor Department creating summer work experiences through federal stimulus funding
Monday, March 30, 2009
Stimulus package adds new employer tax credit incentives
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Labor Department provides assistance for job seekers
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Labor Department receives stimulus funding to help older workers
Friday, March 20, 2009
Labor Department receives $1.2 million in stimulus funds for unemployment administration
Labor Department awards first GED Career Pathway Scholarship
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
South Dakota unemployment rate increases slightly
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Gov. Rounds speaks out against federal card check bill
Thursday, March 12, 2009
S.D. Unemployment Fund to get $5.9 million in stimulus funding
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
More unemployment benefits available thru stimulus funding
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
More unemployment benefits available thru stimulus funding
Monday, March 02, 2009
South Dakota unemployment rate climbs again
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
UI Advisory Council makes stimulus package recommendation
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Labor Department closely monitoring unemployment trust fund
Tuesday, February 03, 2009
Assistance available for dislocated workers
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
South Dakota unemployment rate steadily climbing
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Unemployment Insurance Call Center expands hours
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Unemployment benefits extended for up to seven weeks
Friday, October 31, 2008
November designated as Hire Veterans First month
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Dakota Roots celebrates two years of growing South Dakotas workforce
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Employers continue to benefit from tax credit program
Monday, October 20, 2008
2008 Huron Area Youth Career Expo attracts 200 high school students
Friday, October 10, 2008
Brookings Youth Career Expo attracts 1,000 high school students
Friday, September 19, 2008
Governor Rounds supports National Employ Older Workers Week
Friday, September 12, 2008
Labor Department launches new Web site
Friday, September 05, 2008
Labor department offers online subscription service for workers compensation updates
Tuesday, September 02, 2008
Labor Department surveying South Dakota businesses
Thursday, July 31, 2008
Dakota Roots continues to recruit workers to South Dakota
Thursday, July 10, 2008
South Dakota minimum wage to increase on July 24
Monday, July 07, 2008
Unemployment benefits extended for qualified South Dakota workers
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
Labor Department and State Chamber to Host Manufacturing Workforce Summit June 24
Thursday, May 22, 2008
Labor Department identifies construction trade industry's workforce needs
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Labor Dept. veteran representative receives state award
Friday, May 02, 2008
Labor Department to host Business Expo
Thursday, May 01, 2008
Unemployment benefits now issued on debit cards
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
Gov. Rounds announces Workforce 2025
Friday, January 04, 2008
Labor Department announces local recipients of Western Governors University teaching scholarships
Thursday, December 13, 2007
Tax credit program for employers extended
Wednesday, December 05, 2007
Dakota Roots e-newsletter now available to business partners
Friday, November 09, 2007
Labor Dept. encourages employers to hire veterans
Thursday, November 01, 2007
November designated as Hire Veterans First month
Tuesday, October 30, 2007
Labor Department announces Workforce Investment Act award winners
Friday, October 19, 2007
Dakota Roots Celebrates First Year Bringing South Dakotans Home
Monday, October 15, 2007
Sioux Falls Career Center hosting veterans job fair
Thursday, August 23, 2007
Over 1,000 individuals indicate interest in returning to South Dakota
Wednesday, August 22, 2007
Labor Department to host Business Expo
Monday, July 30, 2007
Labor Dept. provides revised labor law posters at no charge
Thursday, July 26, 2007
Workforce Development Council unanimously re-elects chair and vice-chair
Friday, June 22, 2007
Labor Dept. representative receives national recognition for veterans services
Wednesday, June 20, 2007
Rapid City Career Center honored by VFW
Tuesday, June 19, 2007
S.D. minimum wage to increase on July 24
Thursday, June 14, 2007
Americas Job Bank to cease operations July 1
Monday, October 30, 2006
November designated as Hire Veterans First month
Friday, October 27, 2006
S.D. Dept. of Labor receives national recognition
Monday, October 16, 2006
Workforce Development Council honors award winners
Monday, September 11, 2006
UI Advisory Council to hold public hearing
Wednesday, August 16, 2006
Future Fee study complete, UI Advisory Council to discuss findings
Friday, July 21, 2006
Workforce Development Council officer election held
Tuesday, June 13, 2006
Huron Career Center honored by VFW
Tuesday, May 30, 2006
Reichert Named DAV Veterans Outreach Rep of the Year
Monday, May 15, 2006
S.D. Dept. of Labor releases Ellsworth Impact Analysis
Tuesday, March 14, 2006
Department of Labor continues service to veterans though USERRA
Monday, March 13, 2006
Experience Works searches for South Dakotas 2006 Outstanding Older Worker
Monday, March 06, 2006
Subscribers voted; e-Labor Bulletin preferred
Tuesday, December 27, 2005
DOL launches online employer registration
Tuesday, November 15, 2005
UI Advisory Council to hold public hearing
Wednesday, November 02, 2005
Unemployment Insurance Advisory Council annual report now available
Tuesday, November 01, 2005
Gov. Rounds Proclaims November as Hire Veterans First Month
Friday, October 28, 2005
Gov. Rounds to proclaim November as Hire Veterans First month
Thursday, October 20, 2005
UI Advisory Council to hold meeting and public hearing
Tuesday, October 04, 2005
DOLs Rapid City Career Center Recognized by NASWA
Kjenstad Hired as Brookings Career Center Manager
Tuesday, September 06, 2005
UI Advisory Council to Meet Thursday
Tuesday, August 23, 2005
Human Rights Commission to Meet Thursday
Tuesday, August 16, 2005
Unemployment Insurance Advisory Council Meets Thursday
Workers Compensation Advisory Council Meets Thursday
Tuesday, July 26, 2005
Powder Tech Corporation Employees to Receive Assistance from Department of Labor
Monday, June 27, 2005
VFW Nationally Recognizes SD Department of Labor
Thursday, June 02, 2005
Schmidt Named DAV Veterans Outreach Rep of the Year
Wednesday, June 01, 2005
UI Advisory Council to Meet
Workers Compensation Advisory Council to Meet
Tuesday, May 03, 2005
Workers Compensation Advisory Council Meets Today
Thursday, April 21, 2005
Employer Labor Law Compliance Poster Released
Tuesday, April 12, 2005
Unemployment Advisory Council Meeting April 14
Thursday, March 03, 2005
New Labor Law Affects Employer Posting Requirements
Tuesday, January 18, 2005
UI Advisory Council to Hold Meeting
Monday, January 03, 2005
UI Advisory Council to Hold Meeting Jan. 4
Wednesday, December 08, 2004
Unemployment Insurance Advisory Council Convenes
Monday, November 29, 2004
UI Advisory Council to Hold Meeting
Monday, November 22, 2004
Unemployment Insurance Advisory Council to Hold Meeting
Monday, November 08, 2004
Scholarships available for South Dakota residents to obtain degrees online
Wednesday, October 27, 2004
November Designated as Hire a Veteran Month
Sunday, September 12, 2004
Workers Compensation Advisory Council Meeting
Tuesday, August 10, 2004
Department of Labor to assist Cornell workers
Friday, June 18, 2004
Governor Rounds organizes meetings for Gateway workers
Thursday, June 17, 2004
South Dakota Department of Labor Notes the Anniversary of Servicemens Readjustment Act
Tuesday, May 25, 2004
South Dakota Workers Compensation Advisory Council
Thursday, December 11, 2003
Job Rights for National Guard and Reserve Members
Wednesday, December 03, 2003
Governor Rounds announces TAA certification for Gateway workers
Thursday, November 06, 2003
November 10th through 15th declared Hire a Veteran Week
Friday, October 17, 2003
South Dakota Department of Labor announces public awareness campaign
Tuesday, September 02, 2003
Department of Labor to host employer seminar on September 11, 2003
Wednesday, July 09, 2003
New Manager Named for Rapid City One-Stop Career Center
Monday, June 30, 2003
Employer unemployment tax reports on Internet
Thursday, June 26, 2003
Unemployment Insurance claims on Internet
Monday, June 23, 2003
South Dakota Department of Labor Receives Grants
Friday, May 30, 2003
Governor Rounds Announces Award of Performance Incentive Grant
Monday, May 05, 2003
Additional Unemployment Benefits to Unemployed Airline and Related Workers
Tuesday, March 18, 2003
One-Stop Career Center to Assist Gateway Dislocated Workers
Sunday, January 12, 2003
Secretary of Labor Announces Plan for Helping Unemployed Workers
Friday, May 03, 2002
South Dakota gets federal grant to help Gateway workers
Thursday, January 24, 2002
One-Stop Career Center to Assist Gateway Dislocated Workers
Thursday, August 30, 2001
One-Stop Career Center to Assist Gateway Dislocated Workers
Monday, May 21, 2001
South Dakota Department of Labor Announces Programs to Help Dislocated Workers
Friday, February 23, 2001
Rapid City residents honored by Workforce Development Council
Watertown resident honored by Workforce Development Council
Thursday, February 22, 2001
Starting January 2002, a new GED test begins