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.
No fees unless we win. We only get paid when you do.
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).
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.
| Protection | Wyoming | Federal (FLSA) |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum Wage | $5.15/hr | $7.25/hr (applies) |
| Overtime Rule | Follows FLSA | 1.5x after 40 hours |
| Statute of Limitations | 2 Years | 2 Years (3 if Willful) |
| Damages | Unpaid Wages | Double Damages (Liquidated) |
Day-rate pay for roughnecks, pumpers, and field inspectors across Wyoming's oil fields without proper overtime premiums for weeks over 40 hours.
Powder River Basin (Gillette): Mine workers paid flat shift rates or day rates, denying proper overtime for long shifts and multi-day rotations.
Wind farm construction and maintenance workers denied overtime through misclassification or improper day-rate pay schemes.
Yellowstone / Jackson Hole: Hotel, restaurant, and guide staff denied overtime during peak tourist season.
Drivers misclassified as 1099 contractors for coal hauling, oilfield transport, and general freight.
Processing, transport, and support workers denied overtime under stretched agricultural exemptions.
Coal, Oil, & Energy:
Tourism & Hospitality:
Oil, Government, & Service:
You get $2 for every $1 underpaid under FLSA.
Recover the last 2 years (3 if willful).
Employer pays your legal fees if you win.
Wyoming overtime claims β especially oil field and mining day-rate cases β are filed under Federal FLSA, our core specialty. We partner with Wyoming local counsel for local court advantage in the District of Wyoming.
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Expert legal review of your overtime claim. No fees unless we win. Use the calculator above to estimate your recovery, then contact us for a detailed case analysis.