Kourtney Layton & Associates

10/05/2023

This is actually really smart for injury prevention.

Mid-day stretch breaks are also a great tool.

03/28/2022

Still efficient while traveling, thanks to LCP Builder!

03/18/2022

We advise our job placement clients to remember that the employer is also being interviewed when they meet about a job. It’s a job seeker’s market— and if their “spidey sense” steers them away from an employer it may be for good reason.

08/15/2021

https://www.fastcompany.com/90664370/us-workers-are-burned-out-could-company-wide-vacations-help?partner=rss&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=rss+fastcompany&utm_content=rss&fbclid=IwAR3jRSpI-5luBl4unKG_ZD76pgHBGTCn7qKZNcEPbGbDcmCRycqSHSCkBB4

This is one reason our offices are closed from mid-December through the second week of January every year. This allows our staff to re-charge and spend time with family, and not feel pressured to work. They still can if they would like during this period, but it is not required.

It’s been a grueling year so far, and many of us here are already looking forward to a nice break over the winter holidays.

As workers quit in record numbers, some companies are trying address burnout with a new approach to vacations: shutting down the entire office.

08/07/2021

I started as a Rehabilitation Counselor with the State of Utah 15 years ago today. So grateful for the many opportunities afforded to me since August 6, 2006.

Here’s to 15 more years of growth, learning and perfecting my craft!

07/23/2021

We are performing an increasing number of Workers’ Compensation cases in Idaho.

Completing the CIWCS training was yet another building block in the structure of education and expertise it takes to perform thorough analyses of earning capacity and compose defensible reports for both Claimant and Defense in these types of cases.

04/22/2021

Citing your mother’s work in your own=priceless.

03/27/2021

I can’t believe it’s been 10 years since I authored this article in ABVE’s “The Vocational Expert” newsletter.

Fun fact, I later became the Editor of “The Vocational Expert” when I was elected Secretary of the American Board of Vocational Experts (ABVE).

So grateful for my mentors, including my mother, whom have helped me continue to develop my craft and still support me even all these years later.

01/13/2021

Today’s office view.

12/30/2020

Officially submitted for publication 12/29/2020, two days ahead of schedule.

Although it is a white paper, the intent of this work is that it will be viewed as a COVID-19 primer for rehabilitation, life care planning and economic professionals both now and into the future.

Slated for publication in the Journal of Life Care Planning COVID-19 Special Issue, March 2021.

4+ months of work (and even many more months of prior cogitation) have finally come to fruition, thanks to the endless support of my family, colleagues and mentors.

12/04/2020

The CVE credential has recently been reinvigorated by the CRCC (Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification) after many years of hiatus.

The CVE (or Certified Vocational Evaluator), paired with the IPEC credential, is the Gold standard for vocational evaluators in any setting.

We’re pleased to announce that Kourtney Layton applied for the CVE credential and was approved as of yesterday, December 2, 2020. This will add to the many credentials achieved by Ms. Layton, ensuring that she is able to provide the highest standard of care for her clients and forensic evaluees.

10/29/2020

10/29/2020

We’re taking some time to re-brand. After 11 years, we figured it was time!

Excited to roll out the new website in November.

How are you keeping things fresh for your business and clientele in 2020?

10/12/2020

CRCC (Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification)

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month.

People with disabilities can make meaningful contributions in the workplace. Sadly, they’re not always given the opportunity to do so.

Let’s fight to expand employment access for this often unserved population. There’s so much CRCs can do to help:

- coach clients on employment searching
- advocate with employers
- help raise awareness of the benefits of employing people with disabilities

10/10/2020

Kourtney Layton & Associates

10/10/2020

Blast from the past! Circa 2008.

09/03/2020

Is the Five-Day Office Week Over?

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/02/upshot/is-the-five-day-office-week-over.html?referringSource=articleShare

This has been such an interesting developing topic.

What will the world of work look like post-COVID?

The pandemic has shown employees and employers alike that there’s value in working from home — at least, some of the time.

08/14/2020

Presenting today at the Idaho State Bar Association Annual Worker’s Compensation seminar.

Socially-distanced and masked, of course.

06/17/2020

COVID-19 has really made its mark in Utah.

These are some wild unemployment numbers!

Resources for unemployed workers are available here:

https://jobs.utah.gov/ui/resources.html

Resources and workshops for workers after temporary layoffs can be found here:

https://jobs.utah.gov/jsp/utjobs/seeker/virtual-workshop/E56DC1EF7CCC48F003E91B8E812BE6A5B038AE64A3F928B959C2960DBEF4E167

05/19/2020

Facing Adulthood With an Economic Disaster’s Lasting Scars

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/19/business/economy/coronavirus-young-old.html?smtyp=cur&smid=fb-nytimes

Human Capital is gained through on-the-job experience, and is a key factor in the hiring/firing process for both persons with disabilities and those without any barriers.

It’s going to be interesting to see how this plays out.

Those entering the job market in a downturn may never catch up in pay, opportunities or confidence.

01/28/2020

Australia's Got Talent

Amazing inclusivity!

Find Your Voice - All Abilities Choir - it's a YES from us! ✊💕

NOW on Channel 7

12/22/2019

https://www.google.com/amp/s/qz.com/work/1729452/lyft-is-giving-free-rides-to-job-hunters-and-new-hires-who-need-it-most/amp/

Salt Lake City clients will have access to FREE rides for job interviews, job training and the first 3 weeks of employment.

12/05/2019

Kourtney is presenting at the Utah Association of Justice (UAJ) annual SSA seminar tomorrow, December 5th. Discussion topic is “Evolution of the DOT” but I’ll have some timely updates on the new SSAVE BPA for you, as well.

You won’t want to miss the new SSAVE requirements— it’s going to be a game-changer.

Come say hello and get your CLE’s!

08/08/2019

Never underestimate the value of vocational training or trade schools.

08/01/2019

Did you know we also do ergonomic assessments?

05/31/2019

Throw back Thursday! Found this old conference bag for an event my mother attended in 1983. It’s almost as old as I am.

03/27/2019

Here we grow again!

We're excited to announce the opening of our Las Vegas office in Summer, 2019.

We'll be offering a full range of vocational rehabilitation counseling, vocational expert witness, litigation support expertise and life care planning services in Sin City starting later this year.

Stay tuned for more details!

03/22/2019

CRCC (Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification)

Happy National Rehabilitation Counselor Appreciation Day!

Thank you for pursuing Excellence
… always striving for successful outcomes. https://youtu.be/p9hgQMIjL84

12/14/2018

Kourtney Layton is the most credentialed vocational expert witness in Utah and Idaho. But even credentials aren't enough-- keeping skills sharp ensures thorough vocational analyses and top performance on the stand.

Although our Fiscal year is just coming to an end, we're already planning out our continuing education for 2019. On the agenda for next year is SEAK's "Advanced Testifying Skills for Experts: The Master's Program".

Does your expert continually invest in themselves?

09/22/2018

We process upwards of 100 cases per year, but only 1-2% of those ever go to trial or deposition. Our goal is to provide a thorough examination and report, which helps resolve cases quickly and save money. Does your vocational expert do that?

05/09/2018

Couple awarded $7.96 million in jury verdict against Mountain View Hospital's RediCare

http://www.localnews8.com/news/couple-awarded-796-million-in-jury-verdict-against-mountain-view-hospitals-redicare/737589180

The turn around from interview to this unprecedented jury verdict was just 6 short months.

A Bonneville County jury awarded 7.96 million to Shane and Rebecca Ackerschott in a medical malpractice claim against Mountain View Hospital and its urgent care clinic, RediCare.

05/09/2018

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