HireQuest (HQI) 8-K Changes in Registrant's Certifying Accountant

Exhibit 16.1

December 19, 2022

Securities and Exchange Commission

100 F Street, N.E.

Washington, DC 20549

Commissioners:

We have read Item 4.01 of Form 8-K of HireQuest, Inc. dated December 12, 2022, and agree with the statements concerning our firm contained therein. We have no basis to agree or disagree with other statements of the registrant contained therein.

Very truly yours,

/s/ Plante & Moran, PLLC

Plante & Moran, PLLC

Denver, Colorado