WARN notices and layoff law in Wyoming
The federal WARN Act gives most workers at companies with 100 or more employees 60 days' written notice before a mass layoff. Wyoming follows the federal WARN Act only. Wyoming does not post a public WARN list online; its agency WARN page is at dws.wyo.gov.
Wyoming layoff notice, at a glance
Federal WARN
100+ employees, 60 days' written notice
Wyoming state law
Follows federal WARN only
Public notice list
Not published online
If notice is skipped
Back pay + benefits for the missing days, up to 60
If your employer skipped required WARN notice, you may be owed back pay and benefits for the missing days, up to 60. There are narrow exceptions (genuinely unforeseen circumstances, disasters), and most layoffs don't qualify.
This is general information, not legal advice. If you think you were owed notice, an employment attorney can tell you whether you have a claim, often with a free first consultation.
Wyoming WARN FAQ
How much notice must an employer give before a layoff in Wyoming?
The federal WARN Act requires employers with 100 or more employees to give 60 calendar days' written notice before a mass layoff or plant closing. Wyoming follows the federal WARN Act only. If they skip required notice, they can owe back pay and benefits for the missing days.
Does Wyoming publish a public WARN list?
Wyoming does not post a public WARN list online. The state agency's WARN page is at dws.wyo.gov, and notices can often be requested from the agency.
Does Wyoming have its own layoff-notice law beyond federal WARN?
No. Wyoming follows the federal WARN Act only (100+ employees, 60 days' notice). This is general information, not legal advice.
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The official notice list and layoff law for every other state.
Reviewed June 2026. WARN rules and state laws change; confirm the current details on the official Wyoming site (dws.wyo.gov) or with an employment attorney before relying on them.