An individual who has earned wage credits in an occupation that generally requires shift work shall be available to work all shifts or work schedules unless the individual has a compelling reason for not working one or more shifts or work schedules.

A compelling reason is an obligation or commitment and not simply the result of personal preference.

Source: 9 SDR 81, 9 SDR 124, effective July 1, 1983; 39 SDR 127, effective January 23, 2013.

General Authority: SDCL 61-6-1(3).

Law Implemented: SDCL 61-6-1.