This past spring, the Colorado legislature passed a law (HB22-1112) that increases the number of days an employee has to report a workplace injury from 4 to 10 days. The law requires new notices to be posted in all Colorado workplaces effective August 10, 2022. The following is referenced directly from the Colorado General Assembly…
Read MoreIn the 2022 legislative session, Colorado enacted a new piece of legislation, Senate Bill 22-234. Section 5 of this Bill updates the notice requirements regarding unemployment insurance that employers must provide to employees upon their discharge. Under pre-existing Colorado law, employers in the state are required to provide a notice to employees at separation of…
Read MoreWith the recent and very impactful spike in gas prices, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced on June 9th an upcoming increase in the optional standard mileage rate for business use of employees’ vehicles. The rate will increase by 4 cents, from 58.5 to 62.5 cents per mile, and will be effective July 1st through…
Read MoreThe U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has federal laws that protect employees from being discriminated against at work because of their race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, color, or gender identity. The fact is, there are other types of bias or discrimination in the workplace that employers also need to be aware of and create…
Read MoreWe all want our direct reports and peers to be able to take feedback and constructive criticism well. But some of us may need to polish how we give feedback so that it is productive and doesn’t cause resentment. workhuman.com provides some great suggestions for giving feedback – without the stress. These tips apply whether…
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 MoreAs employers start to welcome (and require) more face time in the office from their employees, it is important to be aware of, and take actions to prevent, an emerging form of bias in the workplace – “mask shaming”. Jurisdictional and/or occupational mandates aside, employers need to recognize that some employees will choose to mask…
Read MoreIn January, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”) announced the eighth consecutive renewal (in approximate three-month intervals) of the nationwide COVID-19 public health emergency, which first was declared on January 31, 2020. This latest renewal took effect on January 16, 2022, and is effective until April 16, 2022, unless the secretary renews…
Read MoreWomen have been at the top of the headlines in March, with the annual recognition of Women’s History Month. Since 1987, the month of March has been dedicated to celebrating women’s often overlooked contributions to history, culture, and society. The National Women’s History Alliance designates a yearly theme for Women’s History Month. The 2022 theme…
Read MoreFor the 4th consecutive year, J. Kent Staffing is proud to announce that we have earned ClearlyRated’s 2022 Best of Staffing award for providing exceptional service, earning a Client Rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars, and a Talent Rating of 4.6! “We started participating in this program four years ago as a way to…
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