How long can a South Dakota employee non-compete last?

Up to two years under SDCL § 53-9-11.

Is South Dakota a right-to-work state?

Yes — under S.D. Const. art. VI, § 2.

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South Dakota legal context

South Dakota is an at-will employment state and a right-to-work state. The South Dakota Human Relations Act (SDCL §§ 20-13-1 et seq.) prohibits employment discrimination. SDCL §§ 53-9-8 to 53-9-12 authorizes reasonable employee non-competes with a two-year cap.

Key SD statutes

South Dakota Human Relations Act
SDCL §§ 20-13-1–20-13-50
Prohibits employment discrimination.
Right-to-Work
S.D. Const. art. VI, § 2
Constitutional right-to-work provision.
Restrictive Covenants Statute
SDCL §§ 53-9-8 to 53-9-12
Authorizes reasonable covenants; two-year cap.

South Dakota-specific considerations

At-Will Default
Termination at any time for any lawful reason.
Right-to-Work (Constitutional)
Right-to-work enshrined in the South Dakota Constitution.
Two-Year Non-Compete Cap
Statutory two-year cap on employee non-competes.
SDHRA Discrimination Coverage
South Dakota Human Relations Act covers most protected characteristics.