South Dakota FMLA & Job Protection Rights for Addiction Treatment
Worried about losing your job while you get treatment? You may have more protection than you think. Here's how federal FMLA and South Dakota law apply if you live or work here.
Federal FMLA Basics
South Dakota's Leave Laws
South Dakota doesn't have its own paid family or medical leave program, so federal FMLA is generally the primary job-protection option for eligible employees.
Frequently Asked Questions
Am I eligible for FMLA leave to get addiction treatment in South Dakota?
If you've worked for your employer at least 12 months and 1,250 hours, and they have 50 or more employees within 75 miles, federal FMLA generally entitles you to up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave — and that can include time in medical detox, residential, or outpatient treatment for substance use. Your employer cannot legally fire or demote you for taking leave you're eligible for.
Does South Dakota have additional job-protection or paid-leave laws beyond federal FMLA?
South Dakota doesn't have its own paid family or medical leave program, so federal FMLA is generally the primary job-protection option for eligible employees.
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