Workers Compensation in Wyoming
State-specific overview · Employment Law
Wyoming requires employer coverage through the state fund; workers cannot sue employers, and benefits are calculated as a percentage of average weekly wages.
How Wyoming treats Workers Compensation
Wyoming's state-run workers' compensation system, administered by the Department of Workforce Services, is the exclusive remedy for employee injuries—workers cannot sue their employer in civil court. All employers except certain agricultural and domestic workers must carry coverage through the state fund or, in limited cases, self-insure. Benefits include medical care and wage replacement typically set at 60 percent of average weekly wages during temporary disability, with permanent disability benefits based on the degree of impairment.
The general definition of Workers Compensation
Insurance that provides medical benefits and wage replacement to employees injured during work.
Workers compensation is a form of insurance that employers are required to carry to protect employees who are injured or become ill as a result of their job. When an employee is hurt at work, workers compensation covers medical expenses, rehabilitation costs, and a portion of lost wages while the employee recovers. In exchange, the employee generally gives up the right to sue the employer for the injury. The system is designed to provide quick, predictable benefits without the need for a lawsuit. Benefits vary by state and depend on the severity of the injury.
Read the full Workers Compensation entry →This page is a plain-English reference and is not legal advice. State laws change frequently. For specific situations consult a licensed attorney in Wyoming.