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COVID-19 Resources

Families First Coronavirus Response Act

The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the Act), enacted on March 18, 2020, requires employers to provide certain emergency leave and increases employee access to Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) to cover leave needs related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Click here to read more.

Covid-19 FAQ

The Bureau of Human Resources is working closely with other departments to ensure that we have a safe and healthy workplace. Please read the COVID-19 FAQ for all current information and links pertaining to this evolving situation.

Video Visits

Telehealth services are a convenient and affordable alternative that can help minimize exposure for yourself and others. If you experience any symptoms, a Video Visit can be an excellent way to contact a health care provider conveniently from your own home..

The Lunch and Learn series returns on Wednesday, June 10, with a presentation on Health Savings Accounts, Flexible Spending Accounts, and Health Reimbursement Accounts. This event will be presented through Zoom. To learn more about this series, please click here.

Special Announcement

The Bureau of Human Resources continues to be available even though offices are generally closed to the public through May 31st to proactively help slow the spread of COVID-19. If you need assistance or to schedule an appointment with a member of the team, please call us at 605.773.3148 or email bhrinfo@state.sd.us. If you have a question about a position with the State of South Dakota, please email careers@state.sd.us. If you know the name of the person with whom you wish to connect, please access the state phone book with this link: https://phonebook.sd.gov/

Hiring Process Delay

Due to the public health measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the hiring process on some of our jobs may be delayed. Thank you for your patience.