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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Apr 9, 2020
Guía sobre COVID-19 para Empleados Minoristas
Guía sobre COVID-19 para Empleados Minoristas
Apr 8, 2020
U.S. Department of Labor reminds employers that they cannot retaliate against workers reporting unsafe conditions during Coronavirus pandemic
The U.S Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued a press release today reminding employers that it is illegal […]
Apr 6, 2020
Federal aid to more Wyoming residents coming soon
CHEYENNE – The Department of Workforce Services (DWS) is readying to update its Unemployment Insurance (UI) system to distribute unemployment […]
Apr 3, 2020
Guidance on preparing workplaces for COVID-19
Guidance on PreparingWorkplaces for COVID-19
Apr 3, 2020
Wyoming sees spike in unemployment due to COVID-19
CHEYENNE – The COVID-19 outbreak has had a dramatic effect on every sector of the workforce, and the Department of […]
Apr 2, 2020
Wyoming Unemployment Insurance announces change in filing process
CHEYENNE – The Wyoming Department of Workforce Services (DWS) unemployment insurance division announced today a change in its unemployment insurance […]
Apr 2, 2020
State Plan for Independent Living
State Plan for Independent Living2021-2023Public Comment MeetingThursday, April 30, 2020 from 9:00-10:00 AMJoin online through Zoom video conferencing:https://zoom.us/j/359211972OrCall in: 669-900-6833 […]
Mar 30, 2020
Demand high for Layoff Aversion Grants offered to Wyoming businesses
CHEYENNE – Wyoming businesses exceeded the grant application limit for the Layoff Aversion Grants offered by the Department of Workforce […]