"Understanding California's Heat Standards: Keeping Workers Safe in Hot Conditions"
As temperatures soar in California, the issue of indoor heat has become a pressing concern, particularly for workers who spend long hours...
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Manuel Parada
Mar 142 min read
Protecting Workers Through Smart Staffing Practices
Protecting Workers Through Smart Staffing Practices: A Guide to Ethical Verification of Temporary Staffing Agency Workers Compensation...
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Manuel Parada
Feb 152 min read
Ensuring a Safer Workplace: How HR NOW Consulting Services Can Guide You Through SB 553 Compliance
California's commitment to ensuring safe workplaces has taken a significant leap forward with the enactment of SB 553, also known as the...
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Manuel Parada
Jan 312 min read
Rehiring Employees: Understanding Background Checks and Negligent Hiring in California
Rehiring Employees: Navigating Background Checks and Negligent Hiring in California When it comes to rehiring former employees,...
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Manuel Parada
Jan 102 min read
HR Now Introduces HR Hotline Services – Empowering Your Workforce
In today’s fast-paced corporate world, the need for an accessible and responsive Human Resources (HR) department has never been more...
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Manuel Parada
Nov 4, 20232 min read
How HR Can Lead the Way to AI Integration: The New Role as Chief AI Officer
As the digital revolution continues to progress, organizations globally are recognizing the game-changing potential of Artificial...
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Manuel Parada
Sep 21, 20232 min read
The Value of HR Consulting in Evaluating PEOs and HR Functions
In the ever-evolving landscape of business operations, the decision to partner with a Professional Employer Organization (PEO) or to...
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Manuel Parada
Sep 20, 20232 min read
Allergies, Ethics, and Eats: How to Feed a Diverse Workplace
Introduction Catering lunch for employees can be a great morale booster and an effective way to bring teams together. However, the...
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Manuel Parada
Sep 13, 20232 min read
Cracking the Case: How HR Turns Detective to Solve Employee Property Theft Mysteries
In today's dynamic work environment, employees often bring personal items to the workplace. While this can make the work environment more...
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Manuel Parada
Aug 18, 20232 min read
From Digital Dives to Talent Tides: HR's 2023 Playbook!
As we ride the ever-evolving wave of the corporate world, it's essential for us, the HR mavens, to keep our surfboards polished and ready...
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Manuel Parada
Jun 1, 20233 min read
How HR Can Lead the Way to AI Integration: The New Role as Chief AI Officer
As the digital revolution continues to progress, organizations globally are recognizing the game-changing potential of Artificial...
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Manuel Parada
Apr 20, 20232 min read
Case Update: Helix Energy Solutions Group, Inc. v. Hewitt
On February 22, 2023, the United States Supreme Court decided Helix Energy Solutions Group, Inc. v. Hewitt, a case that clarifies the...
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Manuel Parada
Apr 19, 20233 min read
Employee or Contractor? California's Gig Economy Plays the Classification Game
As an HR consultant, I explore the impacts of employee misclassification, particularly in California's gig economy, and the potential...
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Manuel Parada
Apr 13, 20231 min read
Don't Forget: Remote Workers May Still Be Eligible for FMLA Leave
The US Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division has issued a reminder that remote workers may be eligible for leave under the Family...
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Manuel Parada
Apr 13, 20231 min read
Approaching the Finish Line: Health Benefits in the Final Stretch of the COVID-19 Emergency
As we approach the end of the COVID-19 public health emergency, changes to health benefits are on the horizon. It's crucial for employers...
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Manuel Parada
Apr 12, 20232 min read
HR Professionals: The Unsung Legal Advisors & Secret Keepers Extraordinaire
If You Think Your Lawyer Knows It All, Think Again! Everyone knows that when you're in a legal bind, you call a lawyer. But did you know...
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Manuel Parada
Apr 7, 20232 min read
Understanding Transgender Restroom Laws: A Guide for California Employers
In recent years, transgender rights have become a major topic of discussion and concern in many areas of society, including the...
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Manuel Parada
Apr 6, 20233 min read
Oops, We WARNed You: A Lighthearted Guide to Layoff Law Maze
The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act and its California counterpart, the California Worker Adjustment and...
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Manuel Parada
Apr 5, 20233 min read
Health Secrets and Coworkers: How to Keep Your Bossy Nosey Pants at Bay!
Intrusive Medical Questions at Work: What You Need to Know We’ve all been there: you’re at work, trying to focus on your tasks and...
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Manuel Parada
Apr 5, 20232 min read
HR in the Manufacturing Industry: Where People and Machines Collide (in a good way!)
The manufacturing industry can be a challenging and dynamic environment for HR professionals. With a highly skilled workforce and a need...
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