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 16, 2020
Unemployment claimants called back must accept work to remain eligible for benefits
CHEYENNE – Unemployment claimants called back must accept work, the Department of Workforce Services (DWS) reminds unemployment claimants. Federal law […]
Jun 12, 2020
Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation (PEUC) 13-Week Regular Unemployment Insurance Extension
PEUC is available to regular Unemployment Insurance claimants whose benefits have expired and are not eligible for regular unemployment in […]
Jun 12, 2020
13-week extension of unemployment benefits now available
CHEYENNE – The Wyoming Department of Workforce Services (DWS) announced today that after extensive testing, the Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation […]
Jun 10, 2020
Use of cloth face coverings to help slow the spread of COVID-19
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/diy-cloth-face-coverings.html
Jun 8, 2020
Wyoming Workforce Services hosts town hall on workplace safety
CHEYENNE – The Wyoming Department of Workforce Services (DWS) will hold a virtual town hall to provide information about safety […]
Jun 3, 2020
DWS warns against Unemployment Insurance scams
CHEYENNE – The Wyoming Department of Workforce Services (DWS) warns unemployment insurance claimants about potential scams aiming to steal personal […]
Jun 3, 2020
Interim guidance for agriculture workers and employers
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/guidance-agricultural-workers.html
Jun 3, 2020
COVID-19 guidance for stockroom and loading dock workers
COVID-19 Guidance for Stockroom andLoading Dock Workers Guía sobre la Preparación de los Trabajadoresde Almacenes y de Muelles de Carga […]
Jun 1, 2020
COVID-19 guidance on social distancing at work
COVID-19 Guidance on Social Distancing at Work Guía de Preparación sobre el DistanciamientoSocial en el Lugar de Trabajo Durante la […]