South Dakota Administrative Rules
Title 55 - Bureau Of Human Resources
Article 55:09 - State employment general provisions
Chapter 55:09:04 - Leaves of absence
Section 55:09:04:04.01 - Paid family leave

Each permanent employee who has been employed by the state for a continuous period of six months is entitled to 40 hours of paid family leave per week for up to 12 weeks for bonding following the birth of a child of the employee or placement of a child for adoption. Paid family leave must be taken within one year following the birth of a child or the placement of a child for adoption. A permanent part-time employee will receive prorated hours.

General Authority: SDCL 3-6C-7.1, 3-6C-18.

Law Implemented: SDCL 3-6C-7.1, 3-6C-18.