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 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 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 MoreThe official results are in! J. Kent Staffing is proud to announce that we have won our 7th consecutive year of “Best of Staffing” awards from both our Clients and Talent. What Were Our Ratings? Clients (companies). We received our highest client rating yet of 94.4% Net Promoter® Score (NPS). For comparison, the staffing industry’s…
Read MoreJ. Kent Staffing recently hired 18 team members (17 staff and 1 supervisor) to support our client’s Annual Assembly with over 3,000 attendees at the Colorado Convention Center. Our client is a national association of physicians and other medical professionals from many different specialties, with more than 5,300 members. Under the diligent and enthusiastic direction…
Read MoreOn December 19, 2024, the IRS issued the 2025 business standard mileage rate: 70 cents per mile, up 3 cents from 67 cents in 2024. Issued in IR-2024-312, it applies to business use of a personal vehicle (cars, vans, pickups, and panel trucks) and goes into effect Jan. 1, 2025. The IRS also announced other…
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