Employment contracts - Wyoming

Summary of differences between federal and state regulations

Federal law generally does not regulate employment contracts between employers and employees with one exception: contracts that require the joining or refraining from joining of a labor union as a condition of employment. On the federal level, these contracts are governed by the National Labor Relations Act. States may have a corresponding provision and may also have additional provisions regarding employment contracts.

Federal law generally does not regulate employment contracts between employers and employees with one exception: contracts that require the joining or refraining from joining of a labor union as a condition of employment. On the federal level, these contracts are governed by the National Labor Relations Act. States may have a corresponding provision and may also have additional provisions regarding employment contracts.

Wyoming law has a similar provision to federal concerning union membership. There are additional provisions regarding employment contracts.

Union membership

An employer can not require an employee to sign an agreement whereby union membership or non-membership is a condition of employment. §§27-7-109, -110, -113

Employer liability

An employer may not require an employee to enter into any contract releasing the employer of liability for personal injuries received by the employee while in the service of the employer. §27-1-105

Waiver of rights

An employee can not be required to enter into an agreement to waive his or her rights to unemployment compensation benefits nor pay any portion of the employer’s required contribution. §27-3-319

Workers’ compensation

An employer can not enter into any contract with an employee waiving the employer’s obligations under the workers’ compensation law. §27-14-104

State

Contact

Wyoming Department of Employment

Regulations

Union membership

Wyoming Statutes Title 27 Chapter 7 §§27-7-109, -110, -113
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Employer liability

Wyoming Statutes Title 27 Chapter 1 §27-1-105
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Waiver of rights

Wyoming Statutes Title 27, Chapter 2 §27-3-319
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Workers’ compensation

Wyoming Statutes Title 27 Chapter 14 §27-14-104
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Federal

Contact

National Labor Relations Board

Regulations

National Labor Relations Act

29 U.S.C. §§151-169