Harassment: Wyoming

Federal law and guidance on this subject should be reviewed together with this section.

Author: Vonde Smith, Law Offices of Vonde M. Smith, PC

Summary

• The Wyoming Fair Employment Practices Act permits employees to sue for sexual harassment. See Harassment Under the Wyoming Fair Employment Practices Act.
• Harassment claims based on Wyoming law must be filed with the State Department of Workforce Services prior to a lawsuit. See Enforcement Through Wyoming Department of Workforce Services - Labor Standards Division (WDWS-LSD)/Judicial Proceedings.
• The State will investigate and make a determination. It has the power to award damages and order remedial measures. See Enforcement Through Wyoming Department of Workforce Services - Labor Standards Division (WDWS-LSD)/Judicial Proceedings.
• If the State Department of Workforce Services does not find in the employee's favor, the employee may file a lawsuit. See Enforcement Through Wyoming Department of Workforce Services - Labor Standards Division (WDWS-LSD)/Judicial Proceedings.
• Remedies available under the WFEPA include sanctions for violation of Wyoming Employment laws, including discrimination laws, reimbursement of expenses, reinstatement, back pay, and other legal and equitable relief. See Remedies.