The Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”) became effective as of January 1, 2024. The CTA requires all existing and newly formed entities that are not otherwise exempt (called “reporting companies”) to file a Beneficial Ownership Information Report (“BOI Report”) with the U.S. Treasury Department’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”). What is the Background and Purpose of…
Read MoreDo you have a process in place for when an employee asks for accommodation, or when you become aware that accommodation may be necessary? Every situation is different, and it’s important to respond timely and appropriately to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”). If you are unsure of how to respond, or if…
Read MoreIn mid-August, J. Kent Staffing continued its annual tradition of delivering “fresh from the farm” Colorado Palisade peaches to our clients in the Denver metro area. The fantastic team at Alida’s Fruits in Palisade, Colorado helps to coordinate refrigerated door-to-door delivery to our Denver office, and then we divide and conquer our hand delivery to…
Read MoreAre you conducting exit interviews with employees who are leaving your company? If not, you are missing out on a great opportunity to gain candid feedback and to uncover the real reasons behind employee departures. Exit interviews can uncover and identify potential problem areas that you may have been unaware of or reinforce the need…
Read MoreCarnival rides, games, music, fireworks, rodeo events, tractor pulls, petting farms, fried dough, cotton candy, and friends & family – all things summer! J. Kent Staffing just wrapped up another successful year of staffing the busy Ticket Booth at the Arapahoe County Fair in late July. This year was record-breaking, with over 10,000 people in…
Read MoreU.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently announced that E-Verify+, the enhanced version of E-Verify, entered its testing phase on June 25, 2024. This trial launch will include live testing and assessment of the user experience. Feedback from the testing will be incorporated when E-Verify+ is released for wider use. E-Verify+ will integrate the Form…
Read MoreAs recruiters who are immersed in the world of employment, we know that many Colorado employers handle Accrued Paid Leave under the Healthy Families and Workplaces Act (HFWA) differently (and we venture to say, incorrectly). Since this law went into effect in 2021, some companies seem to have developed their own criteria for paying Accrued…
Read MoreJ. Kent Staffing is excited to announce its 45-Year Anniversary in July 2024! Since 1979, J. Kent Staffing has been providing staffing and recruitment services to companies throughout the greater Denver metro area and Colorado. The company grew and thrived under the tremendous leadership of its founder, Judi Kent Gervasini, for over 38 years. In…
Read MoreAs a member of the Colorado Women’s Chamber of Commerce (CWCC), J. Kent Staffing was proud to be a Powerful Enthusiast Sponsor of their program, “Unlocking Career Opportunities – Getting Your Foot in the Door”, on June 25, 2024. Geena Toscano and Kara Cooper (left to right in photo) represented J. Kent Staffing at this…
Read MoreOn May 17, 2024, Colorado Governor Polis signed Senate Bill 24-205, or the “CAIA”, making Colorado the first U.S. state to pass a law aimed at protecting, among others, employees and employment applicants from algorithmic discrimination arising from the use of an Artificial Intelligence (AI) system. “Algorithmic discrimination” means any condition in which the use…
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