Wyoming Labor Law Updates
All businesses with employees in Wyoming are required by state & federal employment laws to post Labor Law Posters in a visible location. Employment laws change often, which require labor law posters to be updates. Below includes past & most recent mandatory labor law updates which require employers to post the latest version of these posters.
Mandatory change(s) for the state of Wyoming
Date
Poster/Update
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09/2018
Workers' Compensation-Rewording to clarify who must opt in to the Workers Compensation coverage and who can choose to opt in to the coverage.
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01/2018
Workers' Rights-New posting requirement for the state of Wyoming.
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01/2018
Wyoming OSHA - Health and Safety Protection-Updated with new penalty rates and new revision date.
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01/2017
Wyoming OSHA - Health and Safety Protection-Updated with new penalty amounts for workplace violations and new information on employee workplace safety rights.
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04/2014
Wyoming OSHA - Health and Safety Protection-Update includes new penalty guidelines for OSHA work violations, new website listings, new department name & new telephone numbers.
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09/2011
Workers' Compensation-New dept. name and new website.
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09/2011
Wyoming OSHA - Health and Safety Protection-Updated OSHA revising violation, complaint and penalty notices.
Mandatory federal change(s)
Date
Poster/Update
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06/2023
EEOC Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal-Revised with new information related to the new Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) effective June 27, 2023 and a new revision date.
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05/2023
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) - Federal Minimum Wage-Revised the Nursing Mothers section of the poster with the PUMP for Nursing Mothers Act (PUMP Act) and more clarification on employer requirements to provide reasonable break time and accommodations for nursing employees.
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10/2022
EEOC Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal-Revised to use plain language and bullet points to summarize the laws for employees. Added a QR code that links to instructions on how to file a charge of workplace discrimination. This new version replaces the old Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law poster.
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07/2016
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) - Federal Minimum Wage-Update includes new regulation revisions as of August 2016 which includes text regarding nursing mothers and overtime rules.
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05/2015
Wyoming OSHA - Health and Safety Protection-Updated to reflect an employees right to report work-related injuries and illnesses free from retaliation.
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07/2009
Wyoming Minimum Wage-The federal minimum wage reflects $7.25.
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11/2008
The Uniformed Services Employment and Re-Employment Rights Act (USERRA)-Added the Office of Special Counsel to the poster and modified existing text to incorporate the new office information.
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Wyoming Labor Law Poster Posting Requirements:
- Workers' Compensation (WY Statutes, 27-14-507) Wyoming Complete Labor Law Poster displays mandatory information regarding your employees' rights and benefits related to Workers' Compensation. Post this information in a conspicuous location.
- Unemployment Insurance (WY Statutes, 27-3-401(b)) You must inform your employees about laws related to Unemployment Insurance. The Wyoming Complete Labor Law Poster displays this information in a clear, easy-to-read format.
- Minimum Wage (WY Statutes, 27-4-1019(a)) Your employees have a legal right to access information regarding minimum wage laws in Wyoming. The Wyoming Complete Labor Law Poster conveys this information so that your employees are informed, and your company is compliant.
- Health and Safety Protection on the Job (WY Statutes, 27-11) Your employees have the right under Wyoming law to access Health and Safety Protection on the Job notices. The Wyoming Complete Labor Law Poster displays these notices in an accurate and complete manner.
- Discrimination is Against the Law (WY Statutes, 27-9-106) The Wyoming Complete Labor Law Poster displays legally-required information regarding anti-discrimination practices in the workplace. Simply post this information in a conspicuous location.
- Child Labor Law Minors in the workplace must be notified of their rights and protections under Wyoming law. The Wyoming Complete Labor Law Poster displays this information. Post it in a conspicuous location.
- Federal Minimum Wage Act (29 CFR 516.4) Federal law requires that you post information with respect to the federal minimum wage increases from $6.55 an hour to $7.25 an hour, effective July 24, 2009. This information must be displayed in a conspicuous location.
- Uniform Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (38 USCA 433(a)) You are mandated by federal law to provide information regarding the rights, benefits and obligation of employees who are governed by the Uniform Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act. Post this information in a conspicuous location.
- Employee Polygraph Protection Act (29 CFR 801.6) Per federal law, employees have specific rights and protections accorded to them under the Employee Polygraph Protection Act. You must inform employees of their rights under the act. Ensure that you post this information in a conspicuous location. Be aware that under 29 CFR 801.42(7) a civil penalty of up to $10,000 may be assessed against you for violating any provision of the Act.
- Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law (29 CFR 1601.30) Your employees must be informed of their rights under federal equal employment laws. Ensure that you post this information in a prominent and accessible location.
- Family and Medical Leave Act (29 USC 2619(a)(b)) You must post information informing employees of their rights and protections per the Federal Family and Medical Leave Act. This information must be displayed in a conspicuous location, accessible by all employees.
- Occupational Safety and Health Act (29 CFR 1903.2(a)(1)) You must display clear, summarized and accurate information regarding your employees' rights and protections under the Federal Occupational Health and Safety Act. Display this information in a conspicuous location, and ensure that it is not altered, defaced, or covered by other material.
Minimum Wage Rates in Wyoming in 2024:
Wyoming’s minimum wage is currently $7.25 per hour. This rate will remain the same through 2024.
(back to top)Important Phone Numbers: State of Wyoming
- Wage & Hour - (307) 777-7672
- OSHA - (307) 777-7786
- Workers' Compensation - (307) 777-7159
- Unemployment Insurance - (307) 235-3264