South Dakota § 60-12-18 Liability of employer for sex discrimination in wages--Other remedies unimpaired.

South Dakota Statutes

§ 60-12-18 — Liability of employer for sex discrimination in wages--Other remedies unimpaired.

South Dakota § 60-12-18

Title 60LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT

Ch. 60-12CHILD LABOR--DISCRIMINATION ON BASIS OF SEX

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S.D. Codified Laws § 60-12-18 (2026).

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An employer who violates the provisions of § 60-12-15 is liable to an employee affected in the amount of the employee's unpaid wages. Action to recover the liability may be maintained in a court of competent jurisdiction by one or more employees for themselves and other employees similarly situated. The court in the action may in addition to a judgment awarded to the plaintiff, allow a reasonable attorney fee to be paid by the defendant and costs. This section does not limit a cause of action under chapter 20-13 .

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An employer who violates the provisions of § 60-12-15 is liable to an employee affected in the amount of the employee's unpaid wages. Action to recover the liability may be maintained in a court of competent jurisdiction by one or more employees for themselves and other employees similarly situated. The court in the action may in addition to a judgment awarded to the plaintiff, allow a reasonable attorney fee to be paid by the defendant and costs. This section does not limit a cause of action under chapter 20-13 .