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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Jul 17, 2020
State assistance remains available when $600 payments end
Federal FPUC payments to Unemployment Insurance claimants end on July 25 CHEYENNE – The Department of Workforce Services reminds Wyoming […]
Jul 16, 2020
CDC releases COVID-19 public health updates
Health Alert Serious Adverse Health Events Associated with Methanol-based Hand Sanitizer New or Repackaged Guidelines Toolkit for Businesses and Workplaces – […]
Jul 14, 2020
DWS focuses on resolving claims with “Issues on File”
Online filing available 24/7; 888-674-7699 call center remains open Wednesdays CHEYENNE – In light of the unprecedented numbers of unemployment […]
Jul 14, 2020
DWS warns about fraudulent use of personal information
CHEYENNE – Unprecedented numbers of unemployment claims are being filed, and multiple federal programs are providing additional compensation for those […]
Jul 14, 2020
Unemployment Insurance offers expanded call center hours
CHEYENNE – The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in unprecedented incidences of job losses by Wyoming workers. These losses have resulted […]
Jul 13, 2020
9 steps to reducing worker exposure to COVID-19 in meat, poultry, and pork processing and packaging facilities
https://www.dol.gov/newsroom/releases/osha/osha20200708-0
Jul 8, 2020
OSHA COVID-19 guidance for oil & gas
https://www.osha.gov/coronavirus/control-prevention/oil-gas
Jul 7, 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’ CompensationDivision is proposing changes that will affect the Division’s rules, regulations […]
Jul 7, 2020
Proposed changes to the OSHA Division’s Practice and Procedure
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Wyoming OSHA Commission isproposing the following:Section 2 Dissemination(g) delete “See Section 3 of […]