South Dakota Unemployment Extension
In recent news announced by the South Dakota Department of Labor on their website, the state of South Dakota is now giving a weekly benefit add-on equivalent to $25.00 per week for eligible, unemployed individuals. This recent add-on began at the beginning of March 2009 since the state has received federal funding due to the legalization of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act officially signed by the President of the United States in February 2009. Any claimants with claims processed before December 31, 2009 and those that qualify for unemployment insurance benefits will also be eligible for the extra funds on a weekly basis.
In light of the fact that the unemployment rate continues to climb in South Dakota, a South Dakota unemployment extension is very much warranted: rates have climbed from 3.7 percent to 4.4 percent in a single month’s time. In addition to the add-on of $25.00, anyone that has received South Dakota insurance and has exhausted his or her regular benefits may be deemed eligible for a 20 week extension of benefits. The additional stimulus funds make the deadline for a South Dakota unemployment extension longer by changing the deadline from the end of March to the end of December 2009. Getting a South Dakota unemployment extension ensures that unemployed citizens living in South Dakota have extra time to find employment during difficult economic times; an income can be drawn while eligible individuals continue to seek gainful employment.
Complete details about filing a new claim or filing for a South Dakota unemployment extension are offered on the South Dakota Dept. of Labor website. Individuals can download a complete handbook offering full information about filing, laws, prerequisites, and eligibility requirements. In addition, a comprehensive list of frequently asked questions is provided, and contact information for the claims center for unemployment benefits is also supplied. Visit: http://dol.sd.gov/ for more information.