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Wyoming Overtime Laws

Wyoming follows Federal FLSA overtime rules. While the state minimum wage is just $5.15/hr, the federal rate of $7.25/hr applies to most workers. From coal mines in the Powder River Basin to oil fields across the state, we recover unpaid overtime for Wyoming workers.

Time limits apply to wage claims. Each pay period that passes, the oldest week of your claim can expire. A free case review will tell you your deadline.
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βš–οΈ Legally reviewed by Paul M. Botros, Esq. β€” Employment & Wage Law Attorney, Licensed in Florida & Texas Β· Last updated July 7, 2026

Calculate Your Unpaid Overtime

Get an estimate of what you're owed in just 60 seconds. This calculator is based on federal FLSA laws and includes liquidated damages (double your unpaid wages).

How Are You Paid?

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Did You Perform Work Off-the-Clock?

This includes work before/after shifts, during breaks, or from home that wasn't recorded or paid.

This calculation is an estimate based on applicable labor laws. Your actual recovery may vary based on state laws and specific circumstances.

Wyoming vs. Federal Overtime Laws

⚠️ Wyoming's Minimum Wage Is Below Federal

Wyoming's state minimum wage is only $5.15/hr β€” but the federal $7.25/hr applies to most workers covered by FLSA. Overtime is 1.5x for hours over 40.

ProtectionWyomingFederal (FLSA)
Minimum Wage$5.15/hr$7.25/hr (applies)
Overtime RuleFollows FLSA1.5x after 40 hours
Statute of Limitations2 Years2 Years (3 if Willful)
DamagesUnpaid WagesDouble Damages (Liquidated)

Common Wyoming Overtime Violations

πŸ›’οΈ Oil & Gas

Day-rate pay for roughnecks, pumpers, and field inspectors across Wyoming's oil fields without proper overtime premiums for weeks over 40 hours.

⛏️ Coal Mining

Powder River Basin (Gillette): Mine workers paid flat shift rates or day rates, denying proper overtime for long shifts and multi-day rotations.

🌬️ Wind Energy

Wind farm construction and maintenance workers denied overtime through misclassification or improper day-rate pay schemes.

πŸ”οΈ Tourism & Hospitality

Yellowstone / Jackson Hole: Hotel, restaurant, and guide staff denied overtime during peak tourist season.

πŸš› Trucking

Drivers misclassified as 1099 contractors for coal hauling, oilfield transport, and general freight.

🌾 Ranching Support

Processing, transport, and support workers denied overtime under stretched agricultural exemptions.

Common Violations by Wyoming Region

πŸ“ Northeast WY (Gillette / PRB)

Coal, Oil, & Energy:

  • Coal Mines: Day rate violations
  • Oil Field: 1099 misclassification
  • Wind Farms: Overtime denial

πŸ“ Western WY (Jackson / Yellowstone)

Tourism & Hospitality:

  • Resorts: Seasonal OT denial
  • Restaurants: Tip pool violations
  • Guides: Day rate violations

πŸ“ Central WY (Casper / Cheyenne)

Oil, Government, & Service:

  • Oil Services: IT misclassification
  • Contractors: Overtime denial
  • Healthcare: Meal break violations

What You Can Recover

Federal Damages

πŸ’° Double Damages

You get $2 for every $1 underpaid under FLSA.

πŸ“… 2-3 Year Recovery

Recover the last 2 years (3 if willful).

πŸ“‹ Attorney Fees

Employer pays your legal fees if you win.

Why Choose Our National Wage Recovery Team

Wyoming overtime claims β€” especially oil field and mining day-rate cases β€” are filed under Federal FLSA, our core focus.

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Large employers have legal teams. With our national network, so do you.

Paul leads every case personally β€” strategy, negotiations, and courtroom work. Outside Texas and Florida, he appears by pro hac vice admission (the standard court permission that lets an out-of-state attorney litigate your case) and works alongside local counsel who handle state-specific procedure. This is how national wage-and-hour cases are litigated everywhere β€” your case is never simply referred out.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Wyoming's overtime laws?

Wyoming follows federal FLSA overtime rules: time-and-a-half for hours over 40. While WY's state min wage is $5.15, the federal $7.25 applies.

Are coal miners in Wyoming entitled to overtime?

Yes. Mine workers are generally non-exempt. Day rate and flat shift rate pay does NOT eliminate overtime obligations.

Are oil field workers entitled to overtime?

Yes. Roughnecks, pumpers, and field crews are non-exempt. Day rate pay must include overtime for hours over 40.

How far back can I claim unpaid wages?

Under FLSA: 2 years (3 if willful).

Can I recover double damages?

Yes. FLSA provides liquidated damages doubling your recovery, plus attorney fees.

Is mandatory overtime legal in Wyoming?

Yes β€” Wyoming sets no limit on required overtime for adults, and oil, gas, and mining schedules push it hard. The unbreakable rule: 1.5x pay for every hour over 40 under federal FLSA, day rate or not.

Does Wyoming require lunch breaks?

No β€” Wyoming has no meal or rest break law for adult workers. Federal rules still apply: short breaks must be paid, and automatically deducted lunches you worked through are recoverable.

Can my employer really pay me Wyoming's $5.15 minimum wage?

Almost never. Wyoming's $5.15 state rate is on the books, but nearly every employer is covered by federal FLSA, which requires $7.25 β€” and 1.5x that rate for overtime. If you're being paid $5.15, you likely have both a minimum wage and an overtime claim.

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