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Mar 14, 2023
Wyoming Unemployment Unchanged at 3.9% in January 2023
The Research & Planning section of the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services reported today that the state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment […]
Mar 9, 2023
DWS taking public comment on Workers’ Compensation Rules on Miscellaneous Medical Protocols
The Department of Workforce Services is promulgating Chapter 10 of Workers’ Compensation rules regarding Miscellaneous Medical Protocols, and now seeks […]
Feb 3, 2023
Wyoming Employment and Payroll: Job Growth in Third Quarter 2022
From third quarter 2021 to third quarter 2022, Wyoming added 5,955 jobs (2.2%) and total payroll rose by $396.7 million […]
Feb 2, 2023
From Barriers to Breakthroughs:
Wyoming Department of Workforce Services Announces 2023 Safety and Workforce Summit
Registration is now open for the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services (DWS) 2023 Safety & Workforce Summit, “From Barriers to Breakthroughs,” at Little America, […]
Feb 1, 2023
Mining Council Quarterly Meeting to be held February 17
The Wyoming Mining Council will hold their 1st quarter meeting of 2023 on Friday, February 17th at 8:00 AM. It […]
Jan 25, 2023
Wyoming Unemployment Rises to 3.7% in December 2022
The Research & Planning section of the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services reported today that the state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment […]
Jan 9, 2023
Rosie Berger to Receive Wyoming Governor’s Woman of Distinction Award
Former State Legislator & Co-Founder of Wyoming Women’s Legislative Caucus to Be Honored at Annual Leap into Leadership Event February […]
Dec 19, 2022
Wyoming Unemployment Rises to 3.6% in November 2022
The Research & Planning section of the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services reported today that the state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment […]
Dec 16, 2022
Wyoming Occupational Fatalities Decrease to 27 in 2021
The Research & Planning section of the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services reported today that the number of occupational fatalities […]
Dec 5, 2022
Department of Workforce Services Sees Increase in Scam Messages
CHEYENNE – ‘Tis the season – for scammers. The Department of Workforce Services (DWS) has seen an increase in scam […]