Wyoming Worker Rights
Wyoming’s state minimum wage is below the federal rate, so federal law sets the floor for most jobs. Wyoming runs its own state OSHA plan.
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Pay
- Minimum wage: the state minimum is $5.15, but the federal $7.25 applies to nearly all jobs.
- Overtime: federal rules, 1.5x over 40 hours a week.
- Final pay: within 5 working days after you leave the job.
- Prevailing wage: no state law for most projects; Davis-Bacon applies on federal projects.
Breaks and leave
- No state law requiring meal or rest breaks for adults.
- No state paid sick leave law.
Energy and remote work
Oil, gas, coal and wind work bring long shifts, remote sites, cold and driving hazards. See Driving for Work and Cold Stress.
Unions and right-to-work
Wyoming is a right-to-work state: a union contract can’t require you to join a union or pay dues or fees to keep your job. You still have the right to organize and act together with coworkers under federal law. See Right-to-Work States.
Where to file
- Unpaid wages and overtime: Wyoming Department of Workforce Services, Labor Standards.
- Discrimination and harassment: Wyoming Department of Workforce Services, Labor Standards, or the U.S. EEOC.
- Safety: Wyoming OSHA, the state plan, covers most private and public employers.
- Work injuries: report the injury to your employer right away, in writing, and follow up with Wyoming’s workers’ compensation agency. See Workers’ Compensation.
Check current rules: this is a summary. Wage rates and labor laws change often, usually on January 1 or July 1, and cities and counties can add their own rules. Confirm details with the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services before acting. Federal protections apply too. See Where to Get Help.
Standards & references
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