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Wyoming ADA + employment hiring law
Wyoming Fair Employment Practices Act of 1965, Wyo. Stat. § 27-9-105. Enforced by Wyoming Department of Workforce Services, Labor Standards. Federal ADA Title I (42 U.S.C. § 12112) applies in parallel.
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State statute
Wyoming Fair Employment Practices Act of 1965 is codified at Wyo. Stat. § 27-9-105.
Prohibits employment discrimination based on disability and other protected classes.
Federal ADA Title I (42 U.S.C. § 12112) and EEOC implementing regulations (29 C.F.R. Part 1630) apply in parallel.
Enforcing agency
Wyoming Department of Workforce Services, Labor Standards
Agency website: https://dws.wyo.gov/dws-division/labor-standards/
WY DWS has a worksharing agreement with the EEOC; charges are typically dual-filed.
Employer-coverage threshold
2+ employees under Wyo. Stat. § 27-9-102(b).
What this page is not
This page is a public-record reference to statutes and agencies. It is not a survey of Wyoming case law, an enforcement-history summary, or legal advice. Relevant case law and agency-guidance interpretations evolve. Consult qualified employment counsel for Wyoming-specific questions.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the primary employment-discrimination statute in Wyoming?
Wyoming Fair Employment Practices Act of 1965, codified at Wyo. Stat. § 27-9-105. Prohibits employment discrimination based on disability and other protected classes.
Which agency enforces employment-discrimination law in Wyoming?
Wyoming Department of Workforce Services, Labor Standards. WY DWS has a worksharing agreement with the EEOC; charges are typically dual-filed.
What employer-size threshold applies in Wyoming?
2+ employees under Wyo. Stat. § 27-9-102(b).
How does Wyoming interact with federal ADA Title I?
Federal ADA Title I (42 U.S.C. § 12112) applies to private employers with 15 or more employees nationwide. Wyoming employers also face the state-level statutory framework above. WY DWS has a worksharing agreement with the EEOC; charges are typically dual-filed.
Where can I read the Wyoming statute and agency materials?
Statute citation: Wyo. Stat. § 27-9-105. Agency: Wyoming Department of Workforce Services, Labor Standards at https://dws.wyo.gov/dws-division/labor-standards/. EEOC ADA Title I guidance is available at https://www.eeoc.gov/disability-discrimination.
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