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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Aug 23, 2020
Wyoming applies for Lost Wages Assistance Grant funding
CHEYENNE – The State of Wyoming will submit its application to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to receive grant […]
Aug 14, 2020
The Commission will vote on the extension of Chapter 37 of the Rules and Regulations of the Wyoming Unemployment Insurance Division
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Unemployment Insurance Commission willconsider a 120 day extension of emergency rules under the […]
Aug 13, 2020
Steps to protect automotive service workers from exposure to Coronavirus
Steps to Protect Automotive Service Workers from Exposure to Coronavirus
Aug 12, 2020
Motor vehicle crashes remain leading cause of workplace deaths in latest Annual Workplace Fatality Report
CHEYENNE – Motor vehicle crashes, followed by contact with an object and falls from heights are the leading causes of […]
Aug 11, 2020
Job searches required for Unemployment Insurance
CHEYENNE – Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the work search requirement for many Unemployment Insurance claimants was suspended temporarily. But […]
Aug 3, 2020
Mining Council Quarterly Meeting to be held August 4
The Wyoming Mining Council will hold their third quarterly meeting this year on Tuesday, August 4th, 2020 at 4:00 PM. […]
Jul 29, 2020
New Safe & Sound Week materials
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Jul 29, 2020
DWS announces new Internship Grant program
CHEYENNE – The Wyoming Department of Workforce Services (DWS) is offering grants to businesses through the Workforce Development Training Fund […]
Jul 29, 2020
Proposed changes to the Rules, Regulations and Fee Schedule of the Wyoming Workers’ Compensation Division
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Wyoming Workers’ Compensation Divisionproposes changes that will affect the Division’s rules, regulations and […]
Jul 29, 2020
Proposed Changes to the Rules, Regulations and Fee Schedule of the Wyoming Workers’ Compensation Division
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Wyoming Workers’ Compensation Division isproposing changes that will affect the Division’s rules, regulations […]