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title: "Wyoming Employer Requirements 2027 Checklist | MCC Solutions"
description: "Wyoming employers in 2027: $33,800 SUTA wage base (2026), new hires reported in 20 days, $7.25 minimum wage. Official sources linked."
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Employer checklist · Wyoming · 2027

# Wyoming employer compliance checklist for 2027

Registration, new hires, pay rates, leave, breaks, insurance, final pay and year-end filing, in the order you meet them, each from the state's own pages.

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**Sources checked:** November 2026

**Quick answer.** Wyoming: $33,800 SUTA wage base (2026); new employer rate; new hires reported in 20 days; $7.25 minimum wage; no statewide paid sick leave law; no adult meal break rule; final pay by the next payday if fired. 17 of 19 checklist items are confirmed on official pages; 2 are marked not confirmed, with the page to check.

## Wyoming 2027 employer checklist

### 1. Register for unemployment tax and withholdingBefore the first payroll.

- #### Not confirmedOpen a state unemployment tax account Not confirmed — check [Wyoming Department of Workforce Services](https://dws.wyo.gov/dws-division/unemployment-insurance/wyui/). More: [Unemployment tax wage bases by state](/bookkeeping/state-unemployment-tax-wage-base-2027)
- #### Not confirmedTaxable wage base for 2027 Not confirmed — check [Wyoming DWS: Unemployment Tax Rates](https://dws.wyo.gov/dws-division/unemployment-insurance/employers/unemployment-tax-rates/). More: [Unemployment tax wage bases by state](/bookkeeping/state-unemployment-tax-wage-base-2027)
- #### ConfirmedTaxable wage base for 2026 (the latest published) $33,800 per employee in 2026.DOL table, effective January 2026. Source: [Wyoming DWS: Unemployment Tax Rates](https://dws.wyo.gov/dws-division/unemployment-insurance/employers/unemployment-tax-rates/), checked November 2026 · More: [Unemployment tax wage bases by state](/bookkeeping/state-unemployment-tax-wage-base-2027)
- #### ConfirmedNew employer tax rate No single rate: it depends on your industry. Wyoming DWS: new employers get a base rate tied to their industry, plus four additional rate factors. Your rate notice gives the exact figure. Source: [Wyoming DWS: Unemployment Tax Rates](https://dws.wyo.gov/dws-division/unemployment-insurance/employers/unemployment-tax-rates/), checked November 2026 · More: [Unemployment tax wage bases by state](/bookkeeping/state-unemployment-tax-wage-base-2027)
- #### ConfirmedQuarterly wage reports and payments Wyoming DWS: due April 30, July 31, October 31 and January 31 (delinquent the next day); dates can move when the due date is a weekend or holiday. Source: [Wyoming DWS: Unemployment Tax Rates](https://dws.wyo.gov/dws-division/unemployment-insurance/employers/unemployment-tax-rates/), checked November 2026 · More: [Unemployment tax wage bases by state](/bookkeeping/state-unemployment-tax-wage-base-2027)
- #### ConfirmedState income tax withholding No state income tax to withhold.Wyoming has no corporate or personal state income tax (Wyoming Business Council). Sources: [Wyoming Business Council: Business Resources](https://wyomingbusiness.org/?p=1222); [IRS Publication 1220 (Rev. 5-2026), Part A Sec. 12, Table 1: Participating States and Codes](https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p1220.pdf), checked November 2026

### 2. Report new hires and check work eligibilityFor every hire, rehire and, where the state says so, contractor.

- #### ConfirmedReport each new hire to the state Within 20 days after an employee is hired, re-hired or returns to work. Electronic reporters send two transmissions a month, no more than 16 days apart.Who: New employees who live or work in Wyoming, even for one day, and rehires after at least 60 consecutive days away.
- How: online, electronic file, fax, mail. Fax (800) 921-9651; mail PO Box 27, Ridgeland, MS 39158. YoungWilliams operates the center under contract with the Wyoming Department of Family Services.

Source: [Wyoming New Hire Reporting Center: Instructions](https://newhire-reporting.com/WY-Newhire/instruct.aspx), checked November 2026 · More: [First hire checklist for Wyoming](/bookkeeping/first-hire-checklist-by-state?state=wy)

- #### ConfirmedWorkplace posters Wyoming Department of Workforce Services lists the required posters. Source: [Wyoming Department of Workforce Services: Labor Law Posters](https://dws.wyo.gov/dws-division/labor-standards/forms-and-resources/labor-law-poster/), checked November 2026 · More: [First hire checklist for Wyoming](/bookkeeping/first-hire-checklist-by-state?state=wy)
- #### ConfirmedE-Verify for private employers No state law requires private employers in Wyoming to use E-Verify: NCSL's State E-Verify Action summary (secondary source, checked November 2026) doesn't list Wyoming among the 22 states that require E-Verify of any employer.Nine states—Alabama, Arizona, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Utah—require E-Verify for all employers Source: [NCSL (secondary source): State E-Verify Action, National Conference of State Legislatures (undated 50-state summary)](https://www.ncsl.org/immigration/state-e-verify-action), checked November 2026 · More: [E-Verify requirements by state](/bookkeeping/e-verify-requirements-by-state)

### 3. Set pay at the minimum wage: January 1 and mid-yearCheck every hourly and tipped rate against the floor.

- #### ConfirmedMinimum wage now (2026) $7.25 an hour.Wyoming's own rate is $5.15, so FLSA-covered employers pay the federal $7.25 (US DOL). Sources: [U.S. Department of Labor: State Minimum Wage Laws (updated November 5, 2026)](https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/minimum-wage/state); [U.S. Department of Labor: Minimum Wages for Tipped Employees (revised July 1, 2026)](https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/state/minimum-wage/tipped), checked November 2026 · More: [Minimum wage by state 2027](/bookkeeping/minimum-wage-by-state-2027)
- #### ConfirmedMinimum wage change in 2027 $7.25 an hour; no scheduled change in our data.US DOL's state table (updated November 5, 2026) shows no scheduled change. Sources: [U.S. Department of Labor: State Minimum Wage Laws (updated November 5, 2026)](https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/minimum-wage/state); [U.S. Department of Labor: Minimum Wages for Tipped Employees (revised July 1, 2026)](https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/state/minimum-wage/tipped), checked November 2026 · More: [Minimum wage by state 2027](/bookkeeping/minimum-wage-by-state-2027)
- #### ConfirmedTipped employees Cash wage of at least $2.13 an hour in 2027, with tips making up the rest.Federal rule: a cash wage of at least $2.13 with tips making up the rest of $7.25 (US DOL tipped table). Source: [U.S. Department of Labor: Minimum Wages for Tipped Employees (revised July 1, 2026)](https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/state/minimum-wage/tipped), checked November 2026 · More: [Minimum wage by state 2027](/bookkeeping/minimum-wage-by-state-2027)
- #### ConfirmedRate for: State rate for employers not covered by the FLSA $5.15 an hour in 2027 ($5.15 in 2026).US DOL. Sources: [U.S. Department of Labor: State Minimum Wage Laws (updated November 5, 2026)](https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/minimum-wage/state); [U.S. Department of Labor: Minimum Wages for Tipped Employees (revised July 1, 2026)](https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/state/minimum-wage/tipped), checked November 2026 · More: [Minimum wage by state 2027](/bookkeeping/minimum-wage-by-state-2027)

### 4. Paid sick leaveAccrual, limits and notice.

- #### ConfirmedPaid sick leave No statewide paid sick leave law for private employers.Not adopted (list basis): the US Department of Labor Women's Bureau map of state paid sick leave laws (as of September 2024; checked November 2026) names 15 states and DC with a paid sick leave law, and Wyoming is not among them. Check the state labor agency for any law passed since. Source: [U.S. Department of Labor, Women's Bureau: State Paid Sick Leave Laws (map, as of September 2024)](https://dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WB/StatePaidSickLeaveLaws.pdf), checked November 2026 · More: [Paid sick leave laws by state](/bookkeeping/paid-sick-leave-laws-by-state)

### 5. Meal and rest breaksAdults and workers under 18.

- #### ConfirmedMeal breaks for adults No state requirement, per the state's own page. Wyoming law doesn't require meal breaks.No, Wyoming law does not require breaks. Sources: [Wyoming DWS Labor Standards: Employer FAQ](https://dws.wyo.gov/dws-division/labor-standards/employers/faq/); [U.S. Department of Labor: Minimum Length of Meal Period Required under State Law for Adult Employees in Private Sector (revised January 1, 2023; footnote 1 lists the states with meal periods for minors)](https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/state/meal-breaks), checked November 2026 · More: [Meal and rest break laws by state](/bookkeeping/meal-and-rest-break-laws-by-state)
- #### ConfirmedRest breaks for adults No state requirement, per the state's own page. Wyoming law doesn't require rest breaks.No, Wyoming law does not require breaks. Sources: [Wyoming DWS Labor Standards: Employer FAQ](https://dws.wyo.gov/dws-division/labor-standards/employers/faq/); [U.S. Department of Labor: Minimum Length of Meal Period Required under State Law for Adult Employees in Private Sector (revised January 1, 2023; footnote 1 lists the states with meal periods for minors)](https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/state/meal-breaks), checked November 2026 · More: [Meal and rest break laws by state](/bookkeeping/meal-and-rest-break-laws-by-state)
- #### ConfirmedBreaks for workers under 18 No separate meal-break rule for workers under 18: the US Department of Labor's state meal period table (revised January 1, 2023; checked November 2026) doesn't list Wyoming among the 35 jurisdictions with meal periods specifically for minors, so minors follow the adult rule.The following 35 jurisdictions also have separate provisions requiring meal periods specifically for minors Source: [U.S. Department of Labor: Minimum Length of Meal Period Required under State Law for Adult Employees in Private Sector (revised January 1, 2023; footnote 1 lists the states with meal periods for minors)](https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/state/meal-breaks), checked November 2026 · More: [Meal and rest break laws by state](/bookkeeping/meal-and-rest-break-laws-by-state)

### 6. Workers' compensationCoverage, posters and proof.

- #### ConfirmedWorkers' compensation insurance Required for employers in the industries the state classes as extra-hazardous (by NAICS code), before work begins, through the Department of Workforce Services.Workers' Compensation coverage through DWS is required before work begins in Wyoming.Owners and officers: Owners aren't covered automatically. Corporate officers, LLC members, sole proprietors and partners can elect coverage, which needs a written Affidavit of Coverage from the Division; coverage is tied to the position, not the person. Without the election, their wages aren't reported.
- Check a policy: The Division gives no public lookup on this page; for immediate proof of compliance, email dws-wccert@wyo.gov to request a temporary certificate of good standing (give the business name, mailing address and FEIN, and the requester's name and address).
- Employers register through a WYUI employer account.

Source: [Employers - Wyoming Department of Workforce Services](https://dws.wyo.gov/es/dws-division/workers-compensation/employers/), checked November 2026 · More: [Workers' comp requirements by state](/bookkeeping/workers-comp-requirements-by-state)

### 7. Final payWhen someone leaves.

- #### ConfirmedFinal pay when you let someone go By the next regular payday.By the next regular payday. Source: [Wyoming DWS: Labor Standards FAQ for employers](https://dws.wyo.gov/dws-division/labor-standards/employers/faq/), checked November 2026 · More: [Wyoming final paycheck law](/bookkeeping/final-paycheck-laws-wyoming)
- #### ConfirmedFinal pay when an employee quits By the next regular payday.By the next regular payday.Unused vacation: An employer can deny payout only if its written policy clearly says so and the employee acknowledged it; unused vacation can be forfeited if employees had a fair chance to use it.
- If it's late: Late payment is a misdemeanor, and an employer that ignores an unappealed order to pay wages can be fined $200 a day.

Source: [Wyoming DWS: Labor Standards FAQ for employers](https://dws.wyo.gov/dws-division/labor-standards/employers/faq/), checked November 2026 · More: [Wyoming final paycheck law](/bookkeeping/final-paycheck-laws-wyoming)

- #### ConfirmedFor a laid-off employee: the state's work search rule A minimum of 2 work searches each week to keep receiving UI benefits. Sources: [Wyoming DWS: Job searches required for unemployment insurance](https://dws.wyo.gov/job-searches-required-for-unemployment-insurance/); [Wyoming DWS: Unemployment insurance claimant next steps](https://dws.wyo.gov/?p=7981), checked November 2026 · More: [Unemployment work search rules by state](/tools/unemployment-work-search-requirements-by-state)

### 8. Year-end W-2 and 1099 filingState copies, due in early 2027 for 2026 pay.

- #### ConfirmedState copies of W-2s and 1099s No state income tax, so there is no state 1099 or W-2 filing to make on the pages we opened. Federal filing still applies. Sources: [Wyoming Business Council: Business Resources](https://wyomingbusiness.org/?p=1222); [IRS Publication 1220 (Rev. 5-2026), Part A Sec. 12, Table 1: Participating States and Codes](https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p1220.pdf), checked November 2026 · More: [1099 and W-2 deadline finder](/bookkeeping/1099-w2-filing-deadline-finder?states=wy)

## Key dates for 2027

Only the dates our files state. A date on a weekend or holiday is flagged, not moved, unless the agency's page says it moves.

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| Date | What | Source |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sunday, January 31, 2027 | Unemployment tax report and payment for the fourth quarter of 2026 Falls on a Sunday. This is the date as the agency states it; check its rule for weekend due dates (see step 1). | [Wyoming DWS: Unemployment Tax Rates](https://dws.wyo.gov/dws-division/unemployment-insurance/employers/unemployment-tax-rates/) |
| Monday, February 1, 2027 | Form W-2 Copy A (with W-3) to SSA, and employee copies (federal) | [IRS Topic no. 752, Filing Forms W-2 and W-3](https://www.irs.gov/taxtopics/tc752) |
| Monday, February 1, 2027 | Form 1099-MISC copies to payees (federal) | [IRS Instructions for Forms 1099-MISC and 1099-NEC (Rev. December 2026)](https://www.irs.gov/node/87791) |
| Monday, February 1, 2027 | Form 1099-NEC to the IRS and to each payee (federal) | [IRS Instructions for Forms 1099-MISC and 1099-NEC (Rev. December 2026)](https://www.irs.gov/node/87791) |
| Monday, March 1, 2027 | Form 1099-MISC to the IRS on paper (federal) | [IRS Instructions for Forms 1099-MISC and 1099-NEC (Rev. December 2026)](https://www.irs.gov/node/87791) |
| Wednesday, March 31, 2027 | Form 1099-MISC to the IRS electronically (federal) | [IRS Instructions for Forms 1099-MISC and 1099-NEC (Rev. December 2026)](https://www.irs.gov/node/87791) |
| Friday, April 30, 2027 | Unemployment tax report and payment for the first quarter of 2027 | [Wyoming DWS: Unemployment Tax Rates](https://dws.wyo.gov/dws-division/unemployment-insurance/employers/unemployment-tax-rates/) |
| Saturday, July 31, 2027 | Unemployment tax report and payment for the second quarter of 2027 Falls on a Saturday. This is the date as the agency states it; check its rule for weekend due dates (see step 1). | [Wyoming DWS: Unemployment Tax Rates](https://dws.wyo.gov/dws-division/unemployment-insurance/employers/unemployment-tax-rates/) |
| Sunday, October 31, 2027 | Unemployment tax report and payment for the third quarter of 2027 Falls on a Sunday. This is the date as the agency states it; check its rule for weekend due dates (see step 1). | [Wyoming DWS: Unemployment Tax Rates](https://dws.wyo.gov/dws-division/unemployment-insurance/employers/unemployment-tax-rates/) |

## Still to confirm

- Open a state unemployment tax account: check [Wyoming Department of Workforce Services](https://dws.wyo.gov/dws-division/unemployment-insurance/wyui/)
- Taxable wage base for 2027: check [Wyoming DWS: Unemployment Tax Rates](https://dws.wyo.gov/dws-division/unemployment-insurance/employers/unemployment-tax-rates/)

General information, not legal, tax or payroll advice. We are not lawyers, and MCC Solutions is not a law firm or a payroll service. Nothing here guarantees compliance. Rules change, cities and counties can add their own, and the agency's own page has the final word.

## Common questions

**What is the Wyoming unemployment tax wage base for 2027?**

Not confirmed in our data files. Check Wyoming DWS: Unemployment Tax Rates (https://dws.wyo.gov/dws-division/unemployment-insurance/employers/unemployment-tax-rates/). The latest published base is $33,800 per employee in 2026.

**How soon must a Wyoming employer report a new hire?**

Within 20 days after an employee is hired, re-hired or returns to work. Electronic reporters send two transmissions a month, no more than 16 days apart.

**What is the Wyoming minimum wage in 2027?**

$7.25 an hour; no scheduled change in our data. US DOL's state table (updated November 5, 2026) shows no scheduled change.

**Does Wyoming require paid sick leave?**

No statewide paid sick leave law for private employers.

**When is a final paycheck due in Wyoming?**

If the employer ends the job: By the next regular payday. If the employee quits: By the next regular payday.

**Does Wyoming require state W-2 or 1099 filing?**

No state income tax, so there is no state 1099 or W-2 filing to make on the pages we opened. Federal filing still applies.

**Do Wyoming employers need workers' comp?**

Required for employers in the industries the state classes as extra-hazardous (by NAICS code), before work begins, through the Department of Workforce Services.

Related: [Employer compliance by state](/bookkeeping/employer-compliance-by-state) · [2027 changes for employers](/bookkeeping/2027-state-law-changes-for-employers?state=wy)

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