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Apr 3, 2024

DWS taking public comment on Workers’ Compensation – Miscellaneous Medical Protocols Rules

CHEYENNE – The Department of Workforce Services proposes an update to Workers’ Compensation rules, Chapter 10: Miscellaneous Medical Protocols, and […]

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Mar 29, 2024

DWS Seeks Public Comment on Wyoming’s SCSEP State Plan

CHEYENNE – The Department of Workforce Services (DWS) is seeking public comment on a draft of the proposed Senior Community […]

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Mar 25, 2024

Wyoming Unemployment Unchanged at 2.8% in February 2024

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

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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, […]

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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 […]

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