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 10, 2020
Virtual National Stand-Down to prevent struck-by incidents in construction
Struck-by incidents are a leading cause of death among construction workers, and since 1992 the leading cause of nonfatal injuries […]
Apr 10, 2020
Protect yourself: Cleaning chemicals and your health
Protect Yourself: Cleaning Chemicals and Your Health
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 […]