2020 W-2 will be distributed by Jan. 31 & 1095 will be mailed in Feb. :
1/21/2021
As required, the form W-2 will be hand distributed or mailed by the January 31, 2021 deadline (likely January 29). The Affordable Care Act required 1095 form for 2020 is expected to be mailed by D... (Read more)

COVID paid leave EXPIRED 12/31. Mask Mandate remains in effect! :
1/13/2021
On December 31, 2020, the Emergency Paid Sick Leave provisions of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) expired. As a result, employees are no longer eligible for up to 80-hours of pa... (Read more)

A co-worker's message - PLEASE TAKE COVID-19 SERIOUSLY! :
1/11/2021
I would like to share with you what I recently experienced with testing positive with Covid-19 after an 8 day stay at Bayhealth-Kent. I am sharing this not for sympathy but for understanding to all of... (Read more)

Oaths of Office administered & Levy Court elects Pres. & V. Pres :
1/6/2021
Oaths of office were administered on January 5, 2021 to new Levy Court Commissioner JOANNE H. MASTEN representing the 1st Levy Court District, Commissioner ALLAN F. ANGEL for a fifth term representing... (Read more)

Levy Court President P. BROOKS BANTA retires after 24 years! :
12/31/2020
After 24 years on Kent County Levy Court, including 14 years as President, P. BROOKS BANTA has retired effective December 31, 2020. Congratulations! In recognition of his long tenure, fellow Levy Co... (Read more)

KrisAnne Miley announced as 2020 EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR! :
12/16/2020
Retiring Levy Court President P. BROOKS BANTA ended the annual mystery on December 15 by announcing that KRISANNE MILEY is the 2020 Kent County Employee of the Year! KrisAnne is an Accountant III in ... (Read more)

Indoor MASK MANDATE starts Mon., Dec. 14. Keep distancing! :
12/11/2020
Per Delaware Governor John Carney’s new emergency declaration modification, all Kent County employees must wear a face covering indoors at all times even when socially distanced and sitting at one’s w... (Read more)

PROTOCOLS issued for COVID-19 exposure response for staff :
12/10/2020
Dear Colleague: the following Summary of the Kent County Employee COVID 19 Exposure Response Protocol is for your reference and it is intended to be a quick reference to the action steps involved with... (Learn more)

FY2021 budget review by Levy Court prompts STEP INCREASE :
12/9/2020
After a recent review of revenues and expenses for the first few months of Fiscal Year 2021, Levy Court has decided to implement the budgeted but delayed wage step increase for eligible Kent County em... (Read more)

STOP THE SPREAD, social distance & always WEAR A MASK :
12/8/2020
Spread CHEER not COVID. Kent County employees are reminded to stay vigilant and follow the required procedures to prevent infection. These protocols have proven themselves to be very effective thus fa... (Read more)

Positive COVID-19 test results up! Social distance & WEAR A MASK :
12/1/2020
Delaware continues to see rising COVID-19 numbers as well as an uptick in inquiries associated with employees who have experienced a COVID-19 exposure event. We cannot stress enough the critical impor... (Read more)

County employee shares PERSONAL EXPERIENCE with COVID-19 :
10/29/2020
To My Fellow Kent County Employees & Retirees, I apologize, in advance, if this is not the forum for this letter to be shared. I am writing this letter to hopefully help us all gain a perspective of ... (Read more)

Free EAP webinars/info offer techniques for HEALTHY LIVING! :
1/26/2021
There is growing evidence of the connection between our mental and physical health. How we think affects how we feel, which impacts behavior like keeping our bodies active and moving. By becoming more... (Learn more)

Healthcare Bluebook offers incentives webinars & CHANCE TO WIN! :
1/6/2021
Participating Kent County Employees, Dependents & Retirees: We are excited to announce bigger and better rewards through Healthcare Bluebook effective January 1, 2021! As a Delaware Valley Health ... (Read more)

CY annual $2,000 DENTAL BENEFIT maximum reset on 01/01/2021 :
1/4/2021
Have you been putting off that much-needed visit to the dentist because you maxed out the annual benefit? Go ahead and schedule your appointment, the annual (calendar year) $2,000 maximum cost allowe... (Learn more)

Kent County employees recognized for YEARS OF SERVICE! :
12/22/2020
Each year dozens of County employees are recognized by Kent County Levy Court for their dedicated service. Each receives a certificate and a gift of their choice. For 2020, the following County em... (Read more)

RealizeRetirement Trivia game is FUN way to test financial skills :
12/16/2020
Take a short break to take part in our RealizeRetirement Trivia competition presented by ICMA-RC, Kent County's 457 deferred compensation program administrator. You can compete against your fellow em... (Learn more)

Workplace PPE HELPS keep everyone and the employee safe! :
10/7/2020
Personal Protective Equipment, commonly referred to as “PPE”, is equipment worn to minimize exposure to hazards that cause serious workplace injuries and illnesses. These injuries and illnesses may re... (Read more)