The FP 5: Five Things for Your 9-to-5

How the 2026 Midterms Could Reshape the Workplace

The 2026 midterms could shift the balance of power in Washington and reshape workplace policy across the states. This week, the FP 5 gang shares five things employers, HR

What to Do When OSHA or the EPA Shows Up at Your Door

What happens when an OSHA or EPA inspector shows up at your door? Jamie Spataro joins us this week on the FP 5 to explain how employers can prepare for an inspection, wha

When Can You Deny a Religious Accommodation?

Religious accommodation requests are in the spotlight, and the legal standard for denying them has gotten tougher. This week on the FP 5, Andria Ryan explains when employ

What New Concealed Carry Rules Mean for Your Workplace

A new Supreme Court ruling could change how businesses approach the presence of firearms on their property. Travis Vance joins us this week to explain the recent Supreme

The NLRB Is Ready to Change Course

For the first time in years, the NLRB has enough Senate-confirmed votes to start overturning precedent. This week on The FP 5, Brian Balonick breaks down the Biden-era la

What Employers Need to Know About the EEOC’s New Direction

The US Equal Opportunity Employment Commission is changing its enforcement priorities and reconsidering longstanding reporting requirements. This week on the FP 5, Jennif

AI is Moving Fast. How Are You Holding Up?

How are people really feeling about AI at work? Recorded at the Fisher Phillips AI Evolution 2026 conference, on this episode of the FP 5, conference attendees share cand

What Do You Mean I Can't Fire the Worker Who Went Rogue?

Did you know that employers can’t necessarily discipline or terminate workers who criticize their bosses, make inflammatory social media posts about work, or commit simil

Why Everyday Website Tools Are Triggering Lawsuits

Digital wiretapping lawsuits are reshaping online privacy risk. This week on the FP 5, Usama Kahf explains how decades-old California wiretapping laws are fueling thousan

What Changing Cannabis Laws Mean for Employers

Cannabis laws are evolving across the US, creating new compliance challenges for employers. Todd Logsdon joins us this week on the FP 5 to break down the legal developmen

SCOTUS Just Handed the President the Power to Reshape Your Workplace

The Supreme Court’s Trump v. Slaughter ruling could reshape federal agencies that govern the workplace. Jonathan Crook joins us this week on the FP 5 to unpack five emplo

What to Expect From the Next Labor Dept Head

Keith Sonderling has been nominated as US Labor Secretary. In this week’s episode of the FP 5, we unpack what his leadership could mean for employers, from compliance-foc

The Bill That Would Rewrite Labor Relations

The House has passed the Faster Labor Contracts Act—a bill that could reshape US labor law. This week on the FP5, we break down the new bargaining deadlines, mandatory ar

Hiring Humans in the Age of AI

AI is transforming hiring, but it’s also creating new legal risks. In this episode of the FP5 recorded at FP’s AI Evolution 2026 conference on June 25th, the gang talks A

New Workplace Laws Employers Need to Know in July

July 2026 is bringing major employment law changes. This week on the FP5, we’re breaking down new laws you need to know about, including minimum wage hikes, non-competes,

Global Workplace Trends in 2026

What global trends are defining workplace law in 2026? On this episode of the FP5, we explore international trends including global whistleblower protections, the expansi

Franchises, Contractors, and the DOL Joint Employer Shakeup

The Department of Labor’s proposed joint employer rule could reshape how businesses manage contractors, staffing firms, and franchises. This week on the FP5 we break down

Getting Your Business Ready for the 2026 World Cup

The 2026 World Cup will bring major workforce, operational, and legal challenges for employers. This week on the FP5, Adam Sloustcher breaks down the key issues businesse

The End of EEO-1 Reporting?

The Trump administration just submitted a proposal to end EEO-1 reporting; a change that could have significant implications for many employers and HR professionals. This

Navigating the Patchwork of Pay Equity and Pay Transparency Laws

Pay equity and pay transparency laws are evolving quickly and vary widely by state, creating a tangle of compliance challenges for employers nationwide. On this episode o