Each calendar year always brings new legislative changes that impact employers. What are some of the key changes that took effect on January 1, 2026? Read on…. Colorado’s Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) Program Colorado’s paid family leave program expands with up to 12 additional weeks for NICU-related care. Premium rates dropped from .9%…
Read MoreEach year, we share information on what’s happening with minimum wages locally, around the country, and also at our company – J. Kent Staffing. Denver and Colorado’s 2026 Minimum Wage – $19.29 and $15.16 Per Hour, Respectively On January 1, 2026, Denver’s minimum wage (not including tipped employees) increased from $18.81 in 2025 to $19.29,…
Read MoreIn June 2025, J. Kent Staffing was selected as the sole staffing vendor for all front-of-house staff for Candlelight Concerts throughout the state of Colorado. Candlelight Concerts, produced by Fever, are classical string quartet performances set on a stage with thousands of electric candles. In one evening, there are two 1-hour concerts showcasing the music…
Read MoreAcross the state of Colorado, a powerful movement is underway—one that’s dismantling the stigma around menstruation and addressing a silent but critical need in schools: access to menstrual hygiene products. At the heart of this effort is PeriodPalooza, a grassroots initiative organized by the nonprofit Justice Necessary, dedicated to ensuring period equity for Colorado’s students.…
Read MoreEvery company wants to have “A” players on their team. What percentage of your company’s employees are in this category? More importantly, what percentage of your managers are in this category? Here is a great list of qualities and traits compiled by David DeWolf found in “A” Players (or in those who are on their…
Read MoreLate last month, Governor Jared Polis signed Senate Bill 25-144, Concerning Changes to the “Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance Act” (FAMLI) into law. 1. The law creates a new leave category, called Neonatal Care Leave, which allows parents covered by the FAMLI plan (or other state-approved paid leave plan) to take up to an…
Read MoreOn April 3, 2025, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued a new edition of the Form I-9. What are the Key Updates? Renaming the fourth checkbox in Section 1 to “An alien authorized to work” Revising the descriptions of two List B documents in the Lists of Acceptable Documents Adding appropriate statutory language and…
Read MoreManagers are a key part of any organization. Good managers can have a huge positive impact, and are a reason employees stay at companies. Bad managers can do a lot of harm, and are a reason employees leave. Business Management Daily, a division of Capitol Information Group, Inc. provides a quick 50-question quiz focusing on…
Read MoreJ. Kent Staffing played a pivotal role in hiring event staff for ETH Denver 2025, a week-long festival of innovation focused on Ethereum, the world’s second-largest blockchain after Bitcoin. As a leading event dedicated to empowering the Web3 community, ETH Denver brought together over 25,000 attendees from more than 125 countries, including developers, entrepreneurs, and…
Read MoreA key to being able to fairly evaluate candidates is to be consistent with your questions. You may want to consider getting “back to the basics” with your toolbox of interview questions. There’s a reason they’ve been staples in interviews for so long… because they result in good information coming back to the interviewer! Aside…
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