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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Oct 26, 2021
Wyoming’s top workforce efforts recognized at 2021 Summit
CHEYENNE – The Wyoming Department of Workforce Services (DWS) and its partners honored four Wyoming employers that have demonstrated excellence […]
Oct 25, 2021
Wyoming unemployment falls to 4.5% in September 2021
The Research & Planning section of the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services reported today that the state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment […]
Oct 15, 2021
Wyoming Workers’ Compensation to offer debit cards
Effective November 15, 2021, Wyoming Workers’ Compensation will be partnering with US Bank to begin transitioning from paper checks to debit […]
Sep 20, 2021
OSHA awards Black Hills Energy facility VPP Star Status for commitment to safety
CHEYENNE – The Wyoming Department of Workforce Services’ (DWS) Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) honored Black Hills Energy’s Cheyenne […]
Aug 30, 2021
Proposed Changes to the Rules, Regulations and Fee Schedule of the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services (DWS), Workers’ Compensation Division
Proposed Changes to the Rules, Regulations and Fee Schedule of the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services (DWS), Workers’ Compensation Division
Aug 30, 2021
Emergency rules for WC Chapter 2 – Student Learner Agreements have been approved
To view them, visit the rules.wyo.gov website.
Aug 30, 2021
OSHA 1910 Chapter 27 – Emergency Temporary Standards on Covid-19 have been approved
To view them, visit the rules.wyo.gov website.
Jul 29, 2021
Proposed Changes to the Practice and Procedure, Chapter 3 Enforcement, Section 6, Penalties of Wyoming OSHA Division
Proposed Changes to the Practice and Procedure, Chapter 3 Enforcement, Section 6, Penalties of Wyoming OSHA Division
Jul 27, 2021
Scam attempt targets Unemployment Insurance recipients
CHEYENNE – Recently, there have been attempts by scammers to target the personal information of Unemployment Insurance claimants. The scam […]
Jul 14, 2021
Proposed Changes to the Rules, Regulations and Fee Schedule of the Wyoming Workers’ Compensation Division
Proposed Changes to the Rules, Regulations and Fee Schedule of the Wyoming Workers’ Compensation Division