South Dakota Codified Laws 20-13-42. Finding of discriminatory or unfair practice–Cease and desist order–Affirmative action required
If, upon taking into consideration all the evidence at a hearing, the commission finds that a respondent has engaged in, or is engaging in, any discriminatory or unfair practice as defined in this chapter, the commission shall state its findings of fact and shall issue and cause to be served upon such respondent an order requiring such respondent to cease and desist from such discriminatory or unfair practice and to take such affirmative action, including hiring, reinstatement, or upgrading of employees, with or without back pay; the referring of applicants for employment by any respondent employment agency; the admittance or restoration to membership by any respondent labor organization; the admission to or continuation in enrollment in an apprenticeship program or on–the–job training program; the posting of notices; the making of reports as to the manner of compliance; compensation incidental to the violation, other than pain and suffering, punitive, or consequential damages; costs allowable under chapter 15-17; any other appropriate relief; and reasonable attorneys’ fees for housing matters, as in the judgment of the commission effectuates the purposes of this chapter.
Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 20-13-42
- Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
- Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
- Labor organization: includes any person, employee representation committee, plan in which employees participate, or other organization which exists wholly or in part for the purpose of dealing with employers concerning grievances, labor disputes, wages, rates of pay, hours, or other terms or conditions of employment. See South Dakota Codified Laws 20-13-1
Source: SL 1972, ch 11, § 11 (12); SL 1991, ch 179, § 19.