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 12, 2023

DWS taking public comment on Unemployment Insurance rules changes

CHEYENNE – The Unemployment Insurance Commission, in consultation with the Department of Workforce Services (DWS), is proposing changes to multiple […]

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Jun 19, 2023

Wyoming Unemployment Falls to 3.3% in May 2023

The Research & Planning section of the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services reported today that the state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment […]

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Jun 16, 2023

Save the Date: Safe + Sound Week, August 7-13

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Jun 14, 2023

OSHA Quarterly Commission meeting scheduled

Date: June 16, 2023Time: 9:30 a.m.Location: Via Zoom and at 5221 Yellowstone, Mt. Helen Room, Cheyenne WY, 82009 Zoom Link:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81377449316?pwd=S0Z2YnplRHVXYTh6d2g3ald2Y29uUT09 […]

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Jun 13, 2023

Unemployment Insurance Commission to meet virtually to review proposed rules changes

CASPER – The Unemployment Insurance Commission, under the umbrella of the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services, gives notices of its […]

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Jun 6, 2023

DWS taking public comment on repeal of Apprenticeship Utilization Program Rules

CHEYENNE – The Department of Workforce Services is repealing Chapter 1 of the Apprenticeship Utilization Program rules and now seeks […]

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May 22, 2023

Wyoming Unemployment Falls to 3.5% in April 2023

The Research & Planning section of the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services reported today that the state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment […]

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May 17, 2023

Workforce Development Council invests in workforce centers, Wyoming at Work upgrade, and high school outreach

ROCK SPRINGS – The Wyoming Workforce Development Council voted on several funding measures during its quarterly meeting in Rock Springs […]

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May 15, 2023

DWS Promulgating Workers’ Compensation Chapter 9 – Fee Schedule Emergency Rules and Regular Rules

CHEYENNE – The Department of Workforce Services has implemented emergency rule changes to the Workers’ Compensation Program, Chapter 9 – […]

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May 5, 2023

Wyoming Employment and Payroll: Strong Job Growth in the Mining Sector in Fourth Quarter 2022

From fourth quarter 2021 to fourth quarter 2022, Wyoming added 5,292 jobs (2.0%) and total payroll rose by $58.8 million […]

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