South Dakota § 60-9A-12 - Unfair practices by employers.
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§ 60-9A-12. Unfair practices by employers.
It shall be an unfair practice for an employer to:
(1) Interfere with, restrain, or coerce employees in the exercise of rights guaranteed by law;
(2) Dominate, interfere, or assist in the formation or administration of any collective bargaining unit, or contribute financial or other support to it; provided, an employer shall not be prohibited from permitting employees to confer with him during working hours without loss of time or pay;
(3) Discriminate in regard to hire or tenure or employment or any term or condition of employment to encourage or discourage membership in any collective bargaining unit;
(4) Discharge or otherwise discriminate against an employee because he has filed a complaint, affidavit, petition, or given any information or testimony under this chapter;
(5) Refuse to negotiate collectively in good faith with a formal representative; or
(6) Fail or refuse to comply with any provision of this chapter.
Source: SL 1974, ch 323, § 12.
Source: official South Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 60-9A-12 ("Unfair practices by employers.") 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.
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