It is important that we be able to provide timely payments to you for your benefits, and in doing so, are making some changes. Therefore, as of 05/31/2024, you will no longer be able to file your weekly continued claims for payment over the telephone using the automated Interactive Voice Response (IVR) system. You will be able to file your continued claims online at wyui.wyo.gov by logging in and clicking on Continued Claim > File Continued Claim.
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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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 – […]
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 […]
Apr 27, 2023
Remembering a Wyoming Worker
I want to introduce you to someone. He’s pretty special, and his initials are M.A.C., just like his daughter’s. In […]
Apr 24, 2023
DWS remembers lives lost on the job on Workers’ Memorial Day
April 28 is Workers’ Memorial Day, a day of remembrance and commitment initially established by the American Federation of Labor and […]
Apr 24, 2023
Wyoming Unemployment Falls to 3.7% in March 2023
The Research & Planning section of the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services reported today that the state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment […]
Apr 20, 2023
City of Cheyenne Board of Public Utilities obtains EVTAP Status
WY OSHA EVTAP Partner Welcome City of Cheyenne, Board of Public Utilities! Company: City of Cheyenne Board of Public UtilitiesLocation: […]