60-6-18. Aid to employees in enforcement of claims--Duties of secretary.
The secretary shall render all aid and assistance necessary for the enforcement of any claim by an employee against an employer which the secretary finds reasonable and just, and for the protection of the employee from frauds, extortions, exploitations, or other improper practices on the part of persons, public or private. The secretary shall investigate such claims for the purpose of presenting the facts to the proper authorities and of inducing action thereon by the various agencies of the state possessing the requisite jurisdiction.
Source: SL 1920 (SS), ch 54, §4; SDC 1939, §17.0705; SL 2008, ch 276, §54.
Structure South Dakota Codified Laws
Title 60 - Labor and Employment
Chapter 06 - State Employment Service
Section 60-6-1 - Free employment service--Acceptance of federal provisions.
Section 60-6-3 - Department and secretary defined.
Section 60-6-4 - Cooperation with offices and agencies of the United States.
Section 60-6-14 - Employees--Appointment--Location.
Section 60-6-18 - Aid to employees in enforcement of claims--Duties of secretary.
Section 60-6-22 - Solicitation of business for public employment offices.
Section 60-6-23 - Bulletin as to state of labor market--Publication by department.