13-week extension of unemployment benefits now available
CHEYENNE – The Wyoming Department of Workforce Services (DWS) announced today that after extensive testing, the Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation (PEUC) program is now open to applicants. The PEUC program adds 13 weeks of Unemployment Insurance (UI) benefits to a…
Officials say worst of unemployment may have passed
By Allayana Darrow The Sheridan Press Via- Wyoming News Exchange SHERIDAN — As far as unemployment claims in the state, the worst may have passed, according to Wyoming Department of Workforce Services Director Robin Cooley. The Wyoming Legislature Joint Labor,…
DWS enlists call center to assist with unemployment claims
CHEYENNE – The Department of Workforce Services (DWS) is contracting with 30 additional call center agents in order to reduce the hold times and process the unprecedented number of Unemployment Insurance claims the agency has been receiving. The phone number to…
As business halts, workers brace for unemployment
By Morgan Hughes Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — The phones at the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services office have been ringing off the hook. Busy signals and hour wait times greet callers, even as 37 agency employees…
State job numbers rise, but energy concerns remain
By Gregory Hasman Gillette News Record Via- Wyoming News Exchange The Cowboy State continued to see moderate job growth in the second quarter of 2019 with an increase of 5,051 jobs and $171 million in payroll, according to a report…
Court approves end to Blackjewel insurance
By Camille Erickson Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — Hundreds of out-of-work coal miners across the country lost their health care Saturday, after bankrupt coal operator Blackjewel received court approval to terminate its health insurance program. The employment-based…
Wyoming News Briefs: September 27, 2018
The Star Valley Independent is part of the Wyoming News Exchange. These stories courtesy of the WNE Police recommend charges in animal shelter incident CHEYENNE (WNE) — Cheyenne Police announced Wednesday morning they are recommending charges of misdemeanor animal abuse…