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Wyoming · Through 2026 Budget Session; as of 2026-07-01

Wyo. Stat. § 27-3-312: Determination of suitable work.

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  1. TITLE 27 - LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT
  2. CHAPTER 3 - UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION
  3. ARTICLE 3 - BENEFITS

(a) In determining if work is suitable for purposes of W.S. 27-3-311(a), the department shall consider:

(i) The risk involved to an individual's health, safety and morals;

(ii) The individual's physical fitness;

(iii) The length of unemployment of the individual;

(iv) The prospects for securing local employment in the individual's customary occupation;

(v) The distance of available employment from the individual's residence; and

(vi) If the individual is capable of performing the work.

(b) Notwithstanding any other provision of this act, work is not suitable if:

(i) It is available because of a strike, lockout or other labor dispute;

(ii) The wages, hours or other conditions are substantially less favorable for the individual than those prevailing for similar work within the locality; or

(iii) An individual is required to join a company union or resign from or refrain from joining any bona fide labor organization as a condition for employment.

(c) Repealed by Laws 1984, ch. 50, § 3.

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