Wyoming Labor and Employment FAQs

• Q: How Long After A Workweek Or Bi-Weekly Pay Period Ends Must Employees Be Paid (E.G., If A Workweek Ends At Midnight On Sunday, By What Date Must The Check Be Distributed?)
  A: There is no requirement that some employers make timely payment of regular paychecks. For persons, firms or corporations engaged in the operation of any railroad, … More
• Q: If An Employer Wishes To Change Its Workweek Or An Employee's Rate Or Manner Of Pay, How Much Advance Notice Is Required?
  A: How must this notice be communicated? All employers are required to pay the agreed upon wage or benefit. No advance notice of a change in wage agreement is required, … More
• Q: What Is The State's Minimum Payment With Respect To An Employee Garnishment?
  A: There is no minimum payment set by state law. The maximum payment is defined under W.S. 40­14­505.
• Q: Can An Employer Make Deductions From An Employee's Wages Due To:
  A: cash register shortages? Yes, provided the promulgated rules are followed. an employee's failure to repay advances of vacation, sick, or personal days? Yes, however, … More
• Q: If Substance Abuse Testing Or A Criminal Records Check Is Required By The Employer As A Condition Of Employment, Can The Applicant Be Required To Pay The Cost Of Taking That Test?
  A: Yes.
• Q: When Must The Final Paycheck Be Provided To Any Employee Who Resigns, Retires, Or Is Discharged?
  A: Within five working days of the date of termination.
• Q: Is It Permissible For An Employer To Adopt Personnel Policies Which Provide That No Payment Will Be Made Upon Cessation Of Employment (Whether By Retirement, Resignation, Or Discharge) For Unused Sick Days, Personal Days, And Vacation Days? If So, Can Such A Policy Provide That No Such Payment Will Be Made If An Employee Resigns Without Giving At Least Ten (10) Days' Written Notice Or Before His Or Her Anniversary Date?
  A: With regard to unused sick days and personal days, an employer may provide that these will not be paid upon cessation of employment. An employer may also provide that … More
• Q: Is An Employer Required To Pay Overtime Premium Pay To Employees Who Are:
  A: salaried supervisors (e.g., assistant store managers?) There is no such requirement under state statute. salaried professionals (e.g., pharmacists?) There is no such … More
• Q: Is An Employer Required To Pay Overtime Premium Pay To Employees Who Are Employed On A Public Works Project?
  A: State law provides time and one­half overtime pay for all laborers, workmen or mechanics employed upon any public works project of the state of Wyoming, or of any … More
• Q: If An Employee Were To Die, What Rules Apply With Respect To The Final Payment Of Wages To That Worker's Heirs Or Next Of Kin?
  A: The deceased employee's heirs or next of kin shall be paid within five working days. What penalties apply if an employer does not properly pay: minimum wage? No … More
• Q: Is An Employer Required To Provide Meal And Rest Breaks?
  A: Not under state statute.

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