Minimum Wage in Hutchinson County, South Dakota

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Hutchinson County, SD Minimum Wage and Wage Claims

What Is the Minimum Wage in Hutchinson County, SD?

You are entitled to the highest minimum wage that applies where you work, whether set by your city, county, or state government. (Most cities and counties don’t have their own minimum wage laws.)

South Dakota Minimum Wage

The minimum wage in South Dakota is $11.20 an hour. Because this is higher than the federal minimum wage of $7.25, employees in South Dakota must be paid at least $11.20 an hour. 

Visit https://dlr.sd.gov/employment_laws/minimum_wage.aspx to learn more about the minimum wage in South Dakota.

What Is the Tipped Minimum Wage in Hutchinson County, SD?

Some states and local governments allow employers to pay tipped employees a lower minimum hourly wage; others don't. 

South Dakota Tipped Minimum Wage

In South Dakota, your employer may pay you a minimum wage of $5.60 an hour, as long as you earn enough in tips to bring your total hourly pay up to the full minimum wage, $11.20 an hour. If you don’t earn enough in tips to bring your compensation to the full minimum wage, your employer must make up the difference.

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Who Enforces Hutchinson County, SD Minimum Wage Laws?

South Dakota Enforcement Agency

If you have questions about South Dakota's minimum wage, contact the

South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation

URL: https://dlr.sd.gov/

Phone: 605-773-3681

South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation
Division of Labor and Management
123 W. Missouri Ave.
Pierre, SD 57501

Email (through website): https://apps.sd.gov/LD01EmailContact/Default.aspx?ID=14

How to File a Wage Claim in Hutchinson County, SD

If you were not paid the minimum wage in Hutchinson County, SD, you may have the right to file a wage claim or complaint with a government agency. Be sure to look at the wage claim materials (below) for the agency that enforces the law you believe was violated, whether city, county, or state. 

All jurisdictions impose a time limit on how far back you may claim unpaid wages, so it's important to file your claim quickly. There may be other restrictions on the claims you may file, such as dollar-amount limits or limits on the agency’s ability to force employers to comply with the law. You may be required to ask your employer to pay you correctly before you file a claim. And, you almost always have the option to go straight to court and file a lawsuit instead of filing a wage claim with a government agency. For these reasons, it often makes sense to talk to an experienced wage and hour lawyer to make sure you know all of your options, understand the strength of your claims, and decide how to proceed.

Filing a Wage Claim with the South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation

The South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation has posted information and a form to file a wage claim at its website. 

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Get Help With Hutchinson County, SD Wage Claims and Lawsuits

If you are considering filing a wage claim or lawsuit, you may want to speak to a local wage and hour attorney. The resources below can help you find a lawyer near you.

Hutchinson County, SD Free or Low-Cost Legal Assistance

Legal aid offices provide free legal assistance to low-income people. Typically, you must qualify for legal aid based on your income. Visit to find local resources and legal aid offices.

Some law schools have free legal clinics that provide assistance with specific problems, including wage and hour issues and other employment matters. Find a list of law schools offering legal clinics on a variety of issues at the American Bar Association Center for Pro Bono.

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Hutchinson County, SD Lawyer Directories

Lawyer Referral Services in South Dakota. Check with the South Dakota State Bar Association for information on lawyer referral services in Hutchinson County, SD. Lawyer referral services match people with attorneys who specialize in particular legal fields, such as wage and hour law.

NELA’s “Find-A-Lawyer” Service. Search the National Employment Lawyer’s Association’s membership to find Hutchinson County, SD lawyers who specialize in wage and hour claims and other employment issues.


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