South Dakota § 61-6-14.1 - Misconduct defined.
Full text of South Dakota South Dakota Codified Laws § 61-6-14.1 — Misconduct defined., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 61-6-14.1. Misconduct defined.
As used in this chapter, misconduct is:
(1) Failure to obey orders, rules, or instructions, or failure to discharge the duties for which an individual was employed; or
(2) Substantial disregard of the employer's interests or of the employee's duties and obligations to the employer; or
(3) Conduct evincing such willful or wanton disregard of an employer's interests as is found in deliberate violations or disregard of standards of behavior which the employer has the right to expect of an employee; or
(4) Carelessness or negligence of such degree or recurrence as to manifest equal culpability or wrongful intent.
However, mere inefficiency, unsatisfactory conduct, failure to perform as the result of inability or incapacity, a good faith error in judgment or discretion, or conduct mandated by a religious belief which belief cannot be reasonably accommodated by the employer is not misconduct.
Source: SL 1984, ch 337; SL 1989, ch 449, § 2; SL 1992, ch 363, § 1; SL 2008, ch 277, § 122.
Source: official South Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About South Dakota § 61-6-14.1
What does South Dakota Codified Laws § 61-6-14.1 cover?
Section 61-6-14.1 ("Misconduct defined.") is part of the South Dakota Codified Laws, the codified statutory law of South Dakota. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite South Dakota § 61-6-14.1?
A common citation format is "South Dakota Codified Laws § 61-6-14.1" (South Dakota). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of South Dakota law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the South Dakota official source linked on this page or consult a licensed South Dakota attorney.
How does South Dakota § 61-6-14.1 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in South Dakota can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
Sources & Verification
Not legal advice. Verify against the official source and consult a licensed attorney in South Dakota.