This bill authorizes an employer to exempt specified seasonal employees from coverage under the unemployment compensation system, requires notice of exemption,and provides a definition of a seasonal employee.  HB0068 will be combined into this bill, HB0049, in an effort to meet federal compliance. 

WAM ACTION: 2/14/18 

WAM members have been working with the Labor committee since April to try to allow an exemption to municipal seasonal employees.  Based on multiple attempts with the Dept of Workforce Services, LSO and Labor committee this direction may not have a resolution to help municipal employers but only actual seasonal employers.  WAM will continue to work with members, DWS, and the Legislature to find solutions at the municipal level.  A substitute bill for HB0049 will be introduced to House recommending a study to define Wyoming seasonal employers and alternatives for other employers that have seasonal employees.

This bill relates to public works, and revises the certification necessary for an exception to the use of residential (Wyoming based) labor. 

 This bill relates to labor and employment, provides that an employee of a designated seasonal employer is not eligible for unemployment compensation, and authorizes employers to apply for designation as a seasonal employer.

 This bill relates to workers compensation modifying specified base rate discounts for compliance with substance testing and health and safety programs.

WAM ACTION: 3/5/18

This bill will increase incentives for employers to work with Dept of Workforce Services to have proactive reviews for health and safety or drug/alcohol programs.  If the employer chooses to participate then a discount to the employer's WC rate.