Employers
Posted by: Karen Booher on December 12th, 2023
In November of 2020, Colorado voters approved Proposition 118 which paved the way for a state-run Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) program. The FAMLI program will ensure all Colorado workers have access to paid leave to take care of themselves or their family during life circumstances that pull them away from their jobs…
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Posted by: Karen Booher on December 8th, 2023
At the end of each year, we share information on what is happening with minimum wages locally, around the country, and also at our company – J. Kent Staffing. Denver and Colorado’s 2024 Minimum Wage – $18.29 and $14.42 Per Hour, Respectively The minimum wage for employees (not including tipped employees) in Denver will be…
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Posted by: Karen Booher on November 9th, 2023
Prior to Colorado’s “Equal Pay for Equal Work Act” which went into effect in 2021, it was commonplace for job applications and interviewers to ask how much someone earned in their previous jobs. Companies, hiring managers, and recruiters have since made the necessary adjustments to eliminate questions about prior compensation from their applications and interviews.…
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Posted by: Karen Booher on November 8th, 2023
A “company retreat”. “Team bonding”. An “early holiday party”. All the above! In early November, we enjoyed a weekend visit to Las Vegas that will be fondly remembered for a long time to come. Gambling, dining, dancing, lounging poolside, and the highlight – attending a Katy Perry concert. What a fun, creative entertainer she is!…
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Posted by: Karen Booher on October 17th, 2023
“You’re Fired”. It may have been easy for Donald Trump in the reality TV show, The Apprentice, but many managers and HR professionals would agree that firing someone is one of the most dreaded parts of their job. A recent article from the Society of Human Resources Professionals (SHRM) provided some pointers that can help…
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Posted by: Karen Booher on October 15th, 2023
For those companies who haven’t already made the transition to the new Form I-9 (issue date 8/1/2023), you must do so starting Nov. 1, 2023. You may follow this link to the Department of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services website for complete instructions on the new form, as well as for the Spanish Form I-9…
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Posted by: Karen Booher on October 14th, 2023
Are you not getting enough quality responses from your job postings? Try incorporating some of the following tips and strategies to get a positive boost in your qualified response rate. Pay Close Attention to Your Job Title It’s okay to use a different job title in your posting than what your actual job title is…
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Posted by: Karen Booher on September 11th, 2023
Good news ahead for employers who utilize E-Verify! An upcoming revamped version of E-Verify, called E-Verify NextGen, is scheduled for release in 2024. The proposed changes in this new version are currently under review by the Office of Management and Budget. E-Verify NextGen will integrate the Form I-9 process with E-Verify, the federal government’s electronic…
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Posted by: Karen Booher on September 10th, 2023
Have any employers encountered a situation where a candidate accepts a job offer, but then rescinds their acceptance before their scheduled start date? Well, you’re not alone if this is the case. It is becoming more and more common that candidates accept a job offer, and then back out before starting. Or possibly they just…
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Posted by: Karen Booher on September 3rd, 2023
We recently received our delivery of Palisade peaches from Alida’s Fruits in Palisade, Colorado. Our team (Kara and Geena pictured in the photo) personally delivered the peaches to over 60 of our corporate clients throughout the Denver Metro area in appreciation for their business over the past year. So, what did we learn from this…
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