The Wyoming Department of Workforce Services is interested in keeping the public apprised of workforce-related issues affecting the state. Please visit the below-referenced links to view recent news and events associated with such issues. If you are a member of the media and would like to contact our Communications team, please email DWS-Communications@wyo.gov.
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Jun 18, 2021
OSHA awards Molson Coors Worland facility VPP Star Status for commitment to safety
CHEYENNE – This week, the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services’ (DWS) Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) honored the Molson […]
Jun 16, 2021
COVID-19 employer information for nail salons
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/organizations/nail-salon-employers.html
Jun 15, 2021
Workforce Services launches reemployment campaign to help Wyomingites find high-wage jobs, assistance with upskilling
CHEYENNE – The Wyoming Department of Workforce Services can help job seekers find high-wage, in-demand jobs and provide a more […]
May 27, 2021
Wyoming Workforce Services to implement Short-time Compensation and other new programs
CHEYENNE – Several bills passed by the 66th Legislature and signed into law by Gov. Mark Gordon will have an […]
May 13, 2021
OSHA provides safety tips for food & beverage businesses around curbside pickup & takeout
https://csnews.com/osha-provides-safety-tips-food-beverage-businesses-around-curbside-pickup-takeout
May 13, 2021
Workers’ Compensation Division proposed changes to the Rules, Regulations and Fee Schedule
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Wyoming Workers’ CompensationDivision is proposing changes that will affect the Division’s rules, regulations […]
May 12, 2021
Governor Gordon withdraws Wyoming from COVID-era Unemployment programs
CHEYENNE – Governor Mark Gordon has announced that Wyoming will end its participation in federal supplemental unemployment benefits in order […]
May 10, 2021
2021 Safety & Workforce Summit will prepare Wyoming workers and employers to be ‘Agents of Change’
CHEYENNE – Dr. Michelle Rozen, America’s top expert on leading change, will deliver the keynote address at the 2021 Wyoming […]
May 3, 2021
Labor Standards Division public notice of proposed changes
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Wyoming Labor Standards Division isproposing updates on Chapter 12 – Preference for Wyoming […]
Apr 30, 2021
Pandemic Unemployment Assistance expands
CHEYENNE – The U.S. Department of Labor has released guidance that has expanded Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) eligibility. Three new […]