Wyoming Statutes

Wyo. Stat. § 27-3-312 (2026)

Determination of suitable work.

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    (c)   Repealed by Laws 1984, ch. 50, § 3.

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 1 case, 1986–1986 · leading case: Beddow v. Emp. Sec. Comm'n, 718 P.2d 12 (Wyo. 1986).

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Beddow v. Emp. Sec. Comm'n, 718 P.2d 12 (Wyo. 1986). “*15 The State of Wyoming concurred that an unsafe place to work could constitute good cause under the purview of § 27-3-311 and § 27-3-312, W.S.1977, 1985 Cum.Supp., as recently defined and confirmed in Sage Club, Inc.”

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