Douglas WY Unemployment Career Center Office 

Workforce Center & Program Operations – Douglas

311 North Russell Ave., #B, Douglas, WY 82633 Phone: (307) 358-2147 Fax: (307) 358-2170

Services: Career Guidance Employment & Training Programs Vocational Rehabilitation Veterans Employment Training Workforce Innovation

• The Douglas Workforce Center is a local branch of the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services that provides employment and training services to job seekers and employers in Douglas, Wyoming². You can visit their website or call them at (307) 358-2147 for more information. They are located at 311 N Russell Ave Ste B, Douglas, WY, 82633 and their office hours are Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 17:00.
• The Douglas Unemployment Office is a government agency that oversees Wyoming unemployment compensation programs and unemployment insurance⁴. You can contact them at the same address and phone number as the Douglas Workforce Center. They can help you with applying for Wyoming unemployment benefits, filing an unemployment insurance claim, checking your eligibility for unemployment, and appealing an unemployment ruling.
• You can also find more information about the unemployment rates and statistics in Douglas and Converse County on the U.S. Census Bureau website⁴. According to the latest data, the unemployment rate in Douglas was 2.8% in 2018, which was lower than the county average of 4.7% and the state average of 5.0%. The unemployment rate varied by age and educational attainment, with the highest rate among people aged 16-19 (13.7%) and the lowest rate among people with a bachelor’s degree or higher (0.0%).

How do I qualify for WY unemployment insurance benefits?

To qualify for WY UI benefits you must:

• Be unemployed through no fault of your own
• Be partially or totally unemployed.
• Have earned sufficient wages
• Be able, available, and actively seeking work for each week you file your claim. 

What information will I need to provide when filing for WY Unemployment insurance benefits?

When filing for your WY UI benefits you will need:

• Your Social Security Number
• The name, mailing address, and phone number of your last employer
• The last day you worked
• If worked outside of Wyoming within the last 18 months, the names and dates worked for those employers.

How do I apply for Unemployment Insurance benefits in Wyoming? 

• The quickest way to apply for your WY UI befits is on WYUI.wyo.gov website.  
• You can also apply by phone by calling the Wyoming Claims Center at (307) 473-3789 (If living outside of Wyoming call (866) 729-7799) 

How much can I get in UI benefits in WY

• You can get between $36 and $508 per week
• You can receive benefits up to 26 weeks. 

Does WY provide assistance to help me find a job while on UI benefits?

Yes! Workforce Wyoming has many local Carrer Centers which provide services such as:

• Career Guidance
• Employment & Training Programs
• Vocational Rehabilitation
• Veterans Employment Training
• Workforce Innovation

How do I contact Wyoming UNEMPLOYMENT TAX DIVISION?

Unemployment Insurance

Send mail to this address: P.O. Box 2760, Casper, WY 82602-2760
(307) 235-3264 HELP Line
(307) 473-3789 Claims Center (For UI Claims info)
(307) 235-3277 Fax
(307) 473-3726 Fax

Unemployment Tax Division

(307) 235-3217 (For UI Account info or UI Employer help)
(307) 235-3278 Fax
dws-csp-uitaxhelp@wyo.gov

Benefit Payment Control

Mailing address: P.O. Box 2760, Casper, WY 82602-2760
(307) 235-3236 Phone
(307) 235-3277 Fax