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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May 3, 2024

Mining Council 2nd Quarterly Meeting to be held May 14

The Wyoming Mining Council will hold their 2nd quarterly meeting on Tuesday May 14th at 4:00 PM. Meeting will be […]

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May 3, 2024

Wyoming Employment and Payroll: Construction Job Growth Continues in Fourth Quarter 2023

The Research & Planning section of the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services reported today that from fourth quarter 2022 to […]

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Apr 30, 2024

OSHA Roadshow: May 14-15

Our agency has hosted an annual Workforce and Safety Summit for almost two decades, bringing timely workforce information, workshops, and […]

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Apr 30, 2024

Cheyenne Workforce Center to host teen job fair on May 8

CHEYENNE, WYOMING – The Cheyenne Workforce Center is thrilled to announce its upcoming Teen Job Fair, scheduled for May 8, from 2:30 […]

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Apr 23, 2024

DWS taking public comment on OSHA – Practice and Procedure Rules on Enforcement

CHEYENNE – The Department of Workforce Services, in conjunction with the OSHA Commission, is promulgating Chapter 3, Section 6 of […]

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Apr 22, 2024

Wyoming Unemployment Unchanged at 2.8% in March 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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Apr 19, 2024

WY OSHA shares virtual OSHA events to commemorate Workers’ Memorial Day

Each year on April 28, Workers Memorial Day, the occupational safety and health community comes together to honor workers who […]

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Apr 16, 2024

Wheatland Workforce Center closed through April 19

The Wheatland Workforce Center will be closed through Friday, April 19, due to plumbing issues. The center will reopen Monday, […]

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Apr 5, 2024

Calling All Wyoming Women Entrepreneurs!

CHEYENNE – The Wyoming Council for Women (WCW) is seeking nominations for outstanding female entrepreneurs across the Cowboy State for […]

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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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