Labor Standards Analyst 2026-02230
State of Wyoming
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Job summary
The Department of Workforce Services in Wyoming seeks a Labor Standards Analyst to investigate wage and hour and civil rights violations, issue determinations, and perform complex case analysis. The role emphasizes independent adjudication and the use of informal and formal procedures, including alternative dispute resolution, to resolve matters under state and federal laws.
This position offers comprehensive benefits and a focus on meaningful work serving Wyoming communities; requires knowledge
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field is required or substituted by related progressive experience.
- Knowledge of wage/hour statutes, civil rights and labor laws is essential.
- Experience with investigations and written determinations is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Advises claimants, charging parties, the public, and others concerning labor laws and wage/hour rules.
- Investigates and issues determinations on wage claims and discrimination charges.
- Conducts alternative dispute resolution conferences and may negotiate settlements.
- Performs site visits and prepares investigative plans with information requests.
- Conducts legal research and applies case law to fair employment and wage/hour cases.
Skills
Education
Job description
The Department of Workforce Services is seeking a Labor Standards Analyst to investigate, evaluate, and issue written determinations through complex case analysis and independent adjudication of federal and state violations of civil rights laws and wage & hour laws. The incumbent will alleviate the burden on the Court System through informal and formal administrative procedures, including alternative dispute resolution, to resolve violations of State and Federal anti-discrimination and wage & hour laws. The incumbent will exercise considerable independent discretion and judgment within statutory limits.
The Department of Workforce Services is seeking a Labor Standards Analyst to investigate, evaluate, and issue written determinations through complex case analysis and independent adjudication of federal and state violations of civil rights laws and wage & hour laws. The incumbent will alleviate the burden on the Court System through informal and formal administrative procedures, including alternative dispute resolution, to resolve violations of State and Federal anti-discrimination and wage & hour laws. The incumbent will exercise considerable independent discretion and judgment within statutory limits.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidays
- Retirement - Pension and 457B plans that help you build a secure future
- Flexible schedules and work-life balance options
- Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities
and MUCH MORE!
Human Resource Contact: kelly.gayer@wyo.gov
The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed at the job level.
- Advises claimants, charging parties, the public, workforce centers, attorneys, employers, and others concerning labor laws, unfair/illegal employment practices, wage and hour laws, and all other statutes enforced by Labor Standards.
- Investigates and issues determinations on claims for wages.
- Investigates and issues decisions on charges of employment discrimination. This includes legal analysis based upon current case law.
- Investigates and issues determinations on the Wyoming Labor Preference Act.
- Conducts alternative dispute resolution conferences (fact finding/settlement conferences) with authority to negotiate settlements on wage claims and charges of employment discrimination.
- Conducts site visits on charges of employment discrimination.
- Prepares an investigative plan and issues requests for information to parties in a claim or charge.
- Investigates complaints involving child labor violations, issues findings, and recommendations for compliance and possible referral to the U.S. Department of Labor.
- Upon request of the Program Manager or the Division Administrator, may investigate objections to a resident contractor's certification and report findings back to the Program Manager or Administrator.
- Investigate the state prevailing wage act violations, which mandate set wages to be paid on state public works projects.
- Provides training on employment law to the general public, employer groups, and employee groups.
- Investigate discrimination charges, draft discovery requests, interview witnesses, draft and negotiate settlements, request and draft subpoenas, write determinations, and conduct factfinding/settlement conferences.
- Take complaints of wage and hour violations, contact employers, conduct on-site visits; advise, consult, assist, and provide technical support to lawyers, unions, employers, and employees to be paid on state public works projects.
- Provides training on employment law to the general public, employer groups, and employee groups.
- Investigate discrimination charges, draft discovery requests, interview witnesses, draft and negotiate settlements, request and draft subpoenas, write determinations, and conduct factfinding/settlement conferences.
- Take complaints of wage and hour violations, contact employers, conduct on-site visits; advise, consult, assist, and provide technical support to lawyers, unions, employers, and employees on complex labor laws.
- Conduct legal research, review, analyze court decisions, statutes, regulations, codes, and rules, and apply considerable judgment to fair employment and wage & hour cases.
- Review employment policy handbooks upon employer request as assigned by the Program Manager.
Preference may be given to those with experience and knowledge of Employment Law and Human Resources Management.
Preference may be given to those with Mediation and Negotiation techniques, and interpersonal communications are preferred.
- Knowledge of state and federal labor laws, including wage and hour statutes, Title VII, ADA, ADEA, and EPA.
- Knowledge of Labor Standards Program procedures and applicable rules and regulations.
- Knowledge of laws, practices, principles, and concepts regarding federal/state civil rights, labor relations, wage and hour, equal pay, age, race, sex discrimination, disability discrimination, family and medical leave, plant closing, and other labor laws.
- Knowledge of public works contracts, unions, state preference, and prevailing wage.
- Knowledge of basic principles/practices of business accounting.
- Knowledge of how to conduct audits of complex payroll records and other employer documents.
- Knowledge of mediation and negotiation techniques and interpersonal communications.
- Knowledge of the Wyoming Administrative Procedures Act.
Bachelor's Degree (typically in Business)
0-3 years of progressive work experience (typically in Labor Standards)
4-6 years of progressive work experience (typically in Labor Standards)
None
- This position takes place in an average work environment.
- FLSA: Non-Exempt
- The Wyoming Department of Workforce Services (DWS) uses E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities.
- Former State of Wyoming employees who are rehired within 31 days from their previous employment, will be required to reimburse the State of Wyoming for all Vacation and Sick leave compensation received upon separation.
- Offers of employment will be contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.
URL: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfm
The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.
- Comprehensive health coverage – medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family
- Voluntary Benefits – including life insurance for you and family members, ambulance, pet insurance, short/long-term disability, flex spending and health savings accounts
- Multiple retirement options – including the Wyoming Retirement System and a 457B account, helping you plan for long-term financial security
- Generous paid leave and flexible schedules – vacation, sick leave, paid FMLA and 9 paid holidays each year
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility – for those with qualifying student loans
- Training and professional development – to support your career growth and advancement
- Employee Assistance Program – Includes paid short-term counseling, legal, financial and work-life benefits and select employee discounts
- Wellness Program – Earn paid time off and incentives by focusing on your personal health
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