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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Mar 13, 2024
Department of Workforce Services applauds the passing of Workers’ Compensation and Unemployment Insurance bills aimed at helping Wyoming businesses
CHEYENNE – The 67th Wyoming Legislature passed, and Gov. Mark Gordon signed into law three bills aimed at helping Wyoming […]
Mar 12, 2024
Wyoming Unemployment Falls to 2.8% in January 2024
The Research & Planning section of the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services reported today that the state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment […]
Mar 2, 2024
Department of Workforce Services releases proposed 2024 Prevailing Wage Rates
CHEYENNE – The Department of Workforce Services (DWS) offers public notice of the proposed 2024 Prevailing Wage Rates. Those wishing to […]
Mar 1, 2024
Department of Workforce Services announces new UpSkilling Wyoming grant program
CHEYENNE – The Wyoming Department of Workforce Services (DWS) announces the launch of a new program that will help Wyoming […]
Feb 29, 2024
Workforce Development Council Executive Committee to meet virtually in March
The Executive Committee of the Wyoming Workforce Development Council will meet virtually at 1:30 p.m. on March 7, 2024, to […]
Feb 21, 2024
Department of Workforce Services Pledges to Expose and Deter Fraud to Safeguard theWell-being of Wyoming’s Workforce and Industries
CHEYENNE – The Department of Workforce Services (DWS) is committed to upholding the integrity of the Wyoming Workers’ Compensation system, […]
Feb 6, 2024
Wyoming Workforce Development Council Seeks Public Comment on Wyoming’s Unified State Plan
The Wyoming Workforce Development Council is seeking public comment on a draft of Wyoming’s Unified State Plan (Plan). Wyoming is […]
Feb 2, 2024
Wyoming Employment and Payroll: Construction Sector Leads Job Growth in Third Quarter 2023
The Research & Planning section of the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services reported today that from third quarter 2022 to […]
Jan 26, 2024
DWS taking public comment on Labor Standards Prevailing Wage rules
CHEYENNE–The Department of Workforce Services is promulgating Chapter 6 of Labor Standards rules regarding the Prevailing Wage and now seeks […]
Jan 25, 2024
Department of Workforce Services announces new online job board to launch Thursday
CHEYENNE – The Department of Workforce Services (DWS) is pleased to announce the Thursday, Jan. 25 launch of its new […]