<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[HR Now ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Human Resources Help]]></description><link>https://www.hrnowservices.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:22:08 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.stophrdrama.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[2025 California Minimum Wage: What Business Owners Need to Know]]></title><description><![CDATA[As we enter 2025, it's crucial for California employers to stay informed about changes in the state and local minimum wage laws....]]></description><link>https://www.stophrdrama.com/post/2025-california-minimum-wage-what-business-owners-need-to-know</link><guid isPermaLink="false">677f677e958026b3ec8c486d</guid><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jan 2025 06:10:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d231a3_0f4835b5478348c28c078c9b5b82059c~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Manuel Parada</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[California Employers, Buckle Up! New Laws for 2025 Are Here!]]></title><description><![CDATA[2025 is just around the corner, and in California, the new year always brings along fresh, shiny laws for employers to digest. Think of...]]></description><link>https://www.stophrdrama.com/post/california-employers-buckle-up-new-laws-for-2025-are-here</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67355e7d33f336791ac3e1b5</guid><pubDate>Thu, 14 Nov 2024 02:24:47 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d231a3_7e96e64263bc47f1950e013d01da3302~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Manuel Parada</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[California Dreamin' or HR Screamin'? New 2025 Laws You Need to Know! ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Click here to listen to HR's NOW Podcast on this post (10 mins) Hey there, California business owners! We know you're busy chasing those...]]></description><link>https://www.stophrdrama.com/post/california-dreamin-or-hr-screamin-new-2025-laws-you-need-to-know</link><guid isPermaLink="false">670204d79cf4f9b1d171f3c5</guid><pubDate>Sun, 06 Oct 2024 03:41:43 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d231a3_8ba9611a2725496190f71c419ba80293~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Manuel Parada</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Understanding the End of Chevron Deference: Key Points for Business &#38; HR Leaders]]></title><description><![CDATA[Understanding the End of Chevron Deference: Key Points for Business Leaders and HR Managers The recent U.S. Supreme Court decision to...]]></description><link>https://www.stophrdrama.com/post/understanding-the-end-of-chevron-deference-key-points-for-business-hr-leaders</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66905ea988dff68e03784767</guid><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jul 2024 22:42:37 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d231a3_3685d641b61b451a8719a1ca8621d249~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Manuel Parada</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Don't Fail at Attendance Management: Navigating Sick Days and Protected Leaves]]></title><description><![CDATA[As a business leader, you juggle productivity, compliance, and employee satisfaction daily. 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What Happens When Employees Say ANYTHING They Want?]]></title><description><![CDATA[In today's diverse and dynamic work environment, understanding the balance between employee speech rights and employer responsibilities...]]></description><link>https://www.stophrdrama.com/post/unbelievable-what-happens-when-employees-say-anything-they-want</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6608cb6818c476134fca313c</guid><pubDate>Sun, 31 Mar 2024 06:20:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d231a3_8b52392b298e4a3b89dbc4c36de42c93~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Manuel Parada</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA["Understanding California's Heat Standards: Keeping Workers Safe in Hot Conditions"]]></title><description><![CDATA[As temperatures soar in California, the issue of indoor heat has become a pressing concern, particularly for workers who spend long 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