How Do I Claim Unemployment Benefits with the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services?

You just lost your job. Your thoughts are racing, possibly. Or you're the type of person who takes everything in stride. Either way, you need income until you get on your feet again. This guide will help you apply for unemployment help in Wyoming, with the Department of Workforce Services.

How You Qualify Plus Some Tips
1. You lost your job or had reduced hours due to no fault of your own. You can be completely unemployed, or partially employed.
2. To claim payments, you must be willing, able, and ready to work and certify you are still eligible to receive them.
3. You can apply either online or by phone. Phoned-in applications must be follow a schedule based on first letter of your last name listed below. You can file online anytime.
4. You will receive a ReliaCard Visa Prepaid Debit Card from U.S. Bank whether or not you opt in for direct deposit. It's issued on all Wyoming claims as backup in case direct deposit fails or checks cannot be issued.

What Information You Need
1. Your social security number
2. Your last employer's name, mailing address and phone number.
3. The last day you worked
4. An 18-month employment history is only needed if you worked outside of Wyoming during that time.
5. Service members need their DD-214 member 4.
6. Any vacation, severance or pension payments you were paid.

How to Apply
1. By phone: Those living in Wyoming can call 307-473-3789. For those outside of Wyoming, call toll-free 866-729-7799. Follow the prompts to begin and submit your claim.
a. A-M must call on Mondays, Wednesdays, or before noon on Fridays.
b. N-Z must file on Tuesdays, Thursdays, or after noon on Fridays.

2. Online.
a. Go to wyui.wyo.gov and either sign-in to your account if you already have one or create a new one by clicking the link Unemployed Worker Sign Up, where you will be asked to provide your social security number, first and last name, date of birth and a PIN to secure your claimant account. Please note that you can create your own PIN in case you weren't given one by DWS.
b. Follow the prompts and read over any information as it may explain the next steps to take after you file or anything else applicable to your case.
c. Those who have an existing claim but need password or PIN reset assistance can email their full name, last four numbers of their social security number and their contact number to dwscspui.benefits@wyo.gov. Keep in mind this email is for resets only for passwords and PINs. DWS can be reached here for all other questions.