July 1991 Employees of the university are covered by worker's compensation as provided by the laws of South Dakota. Employees who are injured while in the course of their normal and regular employment are offered financial relief according to the applicable schedule as established by law.
Coverage is limited.
South Dakota's Worker's Compensation law states that if an employee chooses not to use a safety device provided by the employer it could affect an employee's worker's compensation benefits. The fact that all over the road vehicles have seat belts and are posted with seat belt signs gives all drivers due notice that they will comply with the executive order to wear seat belts. Employees who are injured while on the way to or from work are not covered. Coverage is extended only while employees are at work and in the course of their ordinary employment. In case of injury, employees should immediately notify the supervisor and Business Office to obtain claim forms.