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Dec 27, 2021
Proposed Changes to the Practice and Procedure, Chapter 3 Enforcement, Section 6, Penalties of Wyoming OSHA Division
PUBLIC NOTICE OF PROPOSED CHANGES TO THE PRACTICE ANDPROCEDURE, CHAPTER 3 ENFORCEMENT, SECTION 6, PENALTIES OFWYOMING OSHA DIVISIONPUBLIC NOTICE IS […]
Dec 20, 2021
Wyoming unemployment falls to 3.7% in November 2021
The Research & Planning section of the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services reported today that the state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment […]
Dec 16, 2021
Wyoming occupational fatalities increase to 35 in 2020
The Research & Planning section of the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services reported today that the number of occupational fatalities […]
Dec 3, 2021
Important message to Wyoming employers regarding federal vaccine mandates
Dear Wyoming Employer, As you know, two recent federal vaccine requirements were announced, impacting some Wyoming employers. This communication attempts […]
Nov 28, 2021
Wyoming unemployment falls to 4.1% in October 2021
The Research & Planning section of the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services reported today that the state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment […]
Nov 15, 2021
Wyoming Workforce Services encourages businesses to hire our veteran heroes
CHEYENNE – The Wyoming Department of Workforce Services (DWS) encourages businesses across Wyoming to hire our nation’s veterans. DWS has […]
Nov 5, 2021
Wyoming employment and payroll: Employment continued to fall in First Quarter 2021
Wyoming’s economy continued to be affected by the COVID-19 pandemic in first quarter 2021. From first quarter 2020 to first […]
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 […]