South Dakota unemployment claims grow by more than 6,000
April 16, 2020
A total of 6,152 people filed initial weekly jobless claims during the week of April 5, according to the South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation.
That’s a decrease of 1,986 new jobless claims over the prior week’s total of 8,138.
“Unemployment claimants who have been placed on a temporary layoff related to COVID-19 must return to work if they are called back to remain eligible for benefits,” Laobr Department Secretary Marcia Hultman said. “However, if a claimant is called back but only working reduced hours, they may continue to file a weekly request for payment to possibly receive a partial benefit.”
Nationwide, there were more than 5 million new jobless claims, which is also fewer than last week.
