61-7-24. Findings, conclusions, and decisions not admissible as evidence in separate or subsequent actions or proceedings.
No finding of fact, conclusion of law, decision or final order made by an appeals referee or the secretary of labor and regulation in any action under this chapter may be used as evidence in any separate or subsequent action or proceeding between an individual and the individual's present or former employer brought before an arbitrator, court or judge of this state or the United States, regardless of whether the prior action was between the same or related parties or involved the same facts.
Source: SL 1988, ch 416; SL 2008, ch 277, §157; SL 2011, ch 1 (Ex. Ord. 11-1), §33, eff. Apr. 12, 2011.
Structure South Dakota Codified Laws
Title 61 - Reemployment Assistance
Chapter 07 - Claims Administration
Section 61-7-4 - Adjusted determination by benefit section.
Section 61-7-6 - Appointment of appeals referees--Interest in proceedings prohibited.
Section 61-7-7 - Transfer of appeal before referee.
Section 61-7-8 - Rules for hearings and appeals.
Section 61-7-9 - Witness fees--Expense of proceedings as administration expense.
Section 61-7-10 - Decision by appeal referee--Notice to parties--Final unless appealed.
Section 61-7-13 - Department as party to judicial action--Representation of department in appeal.
Section 61-7-14 - Appeal of department's final decision--No bond required.
Section 61-7-21 - Fees not chargeable to claimant--Violation as misdemeanor.