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South Dakota Independent Contractor Agreement

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South Dakota at a glance: Classification Test: Two-Part Test · Governing Law: S.D. Codified Laws § 61-1-11

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Overview

Independent Contractor Agreements in South Dakota

South Dakota applies a statutory two-part test to determine independent contractor status.
Key Facts

South Dakota Independent Contractor Agreement — Quick Reference

RequirementSouth Dakota Rule
Classification TestTwo-Part Test
Governing LawS.D. Codified Laws § 61-1-11
Legal Requirements

South Dakota Legal Requirements

  • Contractor must be free from control and operate a distinct business.
Governing Laws

South Dakota Governing Laws

S.D. Codified Laws § 61-1-11
Employment Defined
Outlines the two-part test for worker status.

Read the full text of these laws at Cornell Law School's South Dakota legal resources or your state legislature's official website.

Questions & Answers

South Dakota Independent Contractor Agreement — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the two-part test in South Dakota?

South Dakota requires that the worker is free from control and has an independently established business.