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Employment WY

WY Unemployment Insurance Employer Registration

Source: WY Department of Workforce Services Verified: March 1, 2026

Wyoming employers who pay $500 or more in wages in any calendar quarter or employ at least one worker in any week must register with the Department of Workforce Services for unemployment insurance. New employers pay a standard UI tax rate on the first $30,900 of each employee wages annually.

Official Source:
WY Department of Workforce Services
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