It is important that we be able to provide timely payments to you for your benefits, and in doing so, are making some changes. Therefore, as of 05/31/2024, you will no longer be able to file your weekly continued claims for payment over the telephone using the automated Interactive Voice Response (IVR) system. You will be able to file your continued claims online at wyui.wyo.gov by logging in and clicking on Continued Claim > File Continued Claim.

Unemployment Insurance

Reporting Earnings, Tips and Self-Employment

Report your earnings, including National Guard pay, in the week earned, not when paid.
Ask your employer if you are unsure of the number of hours worked, the rate per hour, or the total earned. Do not guess.
Report gross earnings before deductions, not the net amount that you receive.
Recording your daily earnings on a calendar will help you report your earnings correctly.

How Do I Report Tips?

Report tips like earnings.
Report tips in the week earned, not when paid. Keep records of your tips.
Ask your employer if you receive a percentage of total tips and are unsure of the amount. Do not guess.
Report gross tips before deductions, not the net amount that you receive.
Recording your daily tips on a calendar will help you report your tips correctly.

How Do I Report Self-Employment?

Report self-employment when earned, not when paid.
Report self-employment as a net figure, after your expenses, are deducted from your income.
If you are unsure what these amounts are, consult your accountant or tax advisor.
You may be required to provide records of your income and expenses.

Remember! Earnings may be audited!