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.

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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Mar 2, 2024

Department of Workforce Services releases proposed 2024 Prevailing Wage Rates

CHEYENNE – The Department of Workforce Services (DWS) offers public notice of the proposed 2024 Prevailing Wage Rates.  Those wishing to […]

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Mar 1, 2024

Department of Workforce Services announces new UpSkilling Wyoming grant program

CHEYENNE – The Wyoming Department of Workforce Services (DWS) announces the launch of a new program that will help Wyoming […]

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Feb 29, 2024

Workforce Development Council Executive Committee to meet virtually in March

The Executive Committee of the Wyoming Workforce Development Council will meet virtually at 1:30 p.m. on March 7, 2024, to […]

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Feb 21, 2024

Department of Workforce Services Pledges to Expose and Deter Fraud to Safeguard theWell-being of Wyoming’s Workforce and Industries

CHEYENNE – The Department of Workforce Services (DWS) is committed to upholding the integrity of the Wyoming Workers’ Compensation system, […]

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Feb 6, 2024

Wyoming Workforce Development Council Seeks Public Comment on Wyoming’s Unified State Plan

The Wyoming Workforce Development Council is seeking public comment on a draft of Wyoming’s Unified State Plan (Plan). Wyoming is […]

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Feb 2, 2024

Wyoming Employment and Payroll: Construction Sector Leads Job Growth in Third Quarter 2023

The Research & Planning section of the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services reported today that from third quarter 2022 to […]

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Jan 26, 2024

DWS taking public comment on Labor Standards Prevailing Wage rules

CHEYENNE–The Department of Workforce Services is promulgating Chapter 6 of Labor Standards rules regarding the Prevailing Wage and now seeks […]

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Jan 25, 2024

Department of Workforce Services announces new online job board to launch Thursday

CHEYENNE – The Department of Workforce Services (DWS) is pleased to announce the Thursday, Jan. 25 launch of its new […]

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Jan 24, 2024

Department of Workforce Services (DWS) Launches Virtual Training Series to Great Success

In December’s issue of On the Job, we introduced you to the DWS Virtual Training Series, and we’re proud to […]

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Jan 24, 2024

Wyoming Unemployment Unchanged at 3.0% in December 2023

The Research & Planning section of the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services reported today that the state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment […]

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