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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Nov 1, 2023
Wyoming Workforce Development Council to meet in Casper
CHEYENNE – The Wyoming Workforce Development Council (WWDC) will conduct its quarterly meeting in Casper on Nov. 8 from 1 […]
Oct 9, 2023
Mining Council Quarterly Meeting to be held November 3rd
The Wyoming Mining Council will hold their 4th Quarterly Meeting on Friday November 3rd, 2023 at 8:00 AM. Meeting will […]
Sep 26, 2023
Department of Workforce Services Workers’ Compensation Division proposes a significant industry base rate decrease to support employers
CHEYENNE– The Department of Workforce Services Workers’ Compensation Division proposes a significant decrease in workers’ compensation rates. For 2024, the […]
Sep 25, 2023
Department of Workforce Services awarded grant to improve mental health and economic outcomes for children and youth with disabilities
CHEYENNE– The Wyoming Department of Workforce Services’ (DWS) Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (WY DVR) has been awarded a $10,000,000 Disability […]
Sep 20, 2023
Wyoming Unemployment Falls to 2.9% in August 2023
The Research & Planning section of the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services reported today that the state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment […]
Sep 12, 2023
Proposed 2024 Workers’ Compensation Employer Industry Base Rates
Pursuant to the Wyoming Workers’ Compensation Act, W.S. §§ 27-14-101 et. seq. and the Wyoming Administrative Procedures Act, W.S. §§ […]
Sep 7, 2023
DWS Unemployment Insurance Commission to Vote on Rule Changes During Regular Meeting
CHEYENNE – The Unemployment Insurance Commission will consider, and vote on, the adoption of proposed rule changes of Chapters 1, […]
Aug 23, 2023
Wyoming Unemployment Falls to 3.0% in July 2023
The Research & Planning section of the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services reported today that the state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment […]
Aug 3, 2023
Wyoming Employment and Payroll: Broad-Based Growth in First Quarter 2023
The Research & Planning section of the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services reported today that from first quarter 2022 to […]
Jul 24, 2023
Mining Council 3rd Quarterly Meeting to be held August 11
Mining council 3rd Quarterly Meeting to be held August 11, 2023 The Wyoming Mining Council will hold their 3rd quarterly […]