Wyoming Employment Laws

Prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability, age (40+), pregnancy, and genetic information. Applies to employers with 2 or more employees. Does not explicitly cover sexual orientation or gender identity.

Wyoming is a right-to-work state. No person may be required to join or pay dues to a labor organization as a condition of employment. Violations are a misdemeanor punishable by up to $1,000 fine and 6 months in jail.

Effective July 1, 2025, noncompete covenants that restrict an employee's ability to earn a living are void. Exceptions apply for sale-of-business agreements, trade secret protection, and executive/management personnel. The law applies prospectively only — contracts entered before July 1, 2025 are unaffected.

Wyoming's minimum wage is $5.15/hour, but the federal minimum wage of $7.25/hour applies to most employers covered by the FLSA. Tipped employees may be paid $2.13/hour if tips bring total compensation to at least $7.25/hour.

Employers cannot terminate an employee without cause within one year of returning from military leave. This supplements federal USERRA protections.