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The Fair Labor Standards Act does not require payment for time not worked. This type of benefit is generally a matter of agreement between an employer and an employee (or the employee’s representative). Employers, however, do need to comply with applicable state laws.
South Dakota law doesn’t require employers to pay employees for jury duty.
South Dakota law requires state employees to be paid for jury duty. The employee also keeps any jury fees and travel payment.
South Dakota law allows employees two hours off to vote. Pay deductions are not allowed. This time off for voting doesn’t apply if there are two consecutive nonworking hours before or after the shift to vote. Employer can specify the hours taken off.
Contacts
Jury duty
Denver Colorado District Office
Voting
Denver Colorado District Office
Regulations
Jury duty
South Dakota §16-13-41.1 and 41.2
Administrative Rules §55:01:22:05
Voting
Contacts
None.
Statutes/Regulations
None.