Workers & Job Seekers

How the Labor Standards Division Supports You

Labor Standards is dedicated to protecting your rights as a worker by enforcing state laws regarding minimum wage, unpaid wages, and child labor. If you believe you haven’t been paid the wages or benefits agreed upon in your oral or written contract—or if you haven’t received your final paycheck by the next scheduled payday after leaving a job—our compliance officers are here to help. 

We conduct thorough investigations into wage complaints and have the authority to issue determinations to help you recover back wages. Whether you are looking for information on your rights as a tipped employee, seeking to understand lawful pay deductions, or need to file a wage claim online, our mission is to ensure you are treated fairly and compensated according to the law.

Key Services for Job Seekers & Workers

• Wage Recovery: Assistance in reclaiming unpaid wages or agreed-upon benefits.
• Rights Advocacy: Enforcement of Wyoming’s minimum wage and equal pay standards.
• Youth Protection: Ensuring safe working conditions and legal hours for minors.
• Conflict Resolution: Investigating illegal deductions (offsets) from your paycheck.

Employment Discrimination (WFEP)

If you believe you have experienced unlawful discrimination, the Wyoming Fair Employment Program (WFEP) and the EEOC are here to help.

How to File a Charge

The process typically follows these steps:

1. Submit an Intake Questionnaire: Download the General or the Disability Intake Questionnaire below:
   • General Intake Questionnaire (For Print)
   • General Intake Questionnaire (Writable)
   • Disability (ADA) Intake Questionnaire (For Print)
   • Disability (ADA) Intake Questionnaire (Writable)
2. Review & Drafting: A Compliance Officer reviews your info and sends you a formal “Charge Draft.”
3. Formal Filing: You sign and notarize the draft and return it to our office.
4. Employer Response: The employer (Respondent) is notified and has 30 days to respond.
5. Rebuttal: You have 14 days to respond to the employer’s version of events.
6. Investigation & Conference: We investigate and usually hold a “Fact-Finding Conference” to see if the case can be settled.
7. Final Determination: If no settlement is reached, we issue a “Reasonable Cause” or “No Reasonable Cause” finding, which determines your next legal steps.

Important Note: You are responsible for providing specific evidence (names, dates, and witnesses). Investigation times vary based on the complexity and priority of the case.