Franchises, Contractors, and the DOL Joint Employer Shakeup

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 arbitration, potential impacts on employers and workers, and what happens next in the Senate. Show Notes Employers May Soon Face a Hard Deadline on First Union Contracts: What You Need to Know about Faster Labor Contracts Act [https://www.fisherphillips.com/en/insights/insights/employers-may-soon-face-a-hard-deadline-on-first-union-contracts]

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 AI-generated resumes, interview cheating, and deepfake candidates, and shares practical strategies employers can use to protect their hiring process while embracing innovation. Show Notes Hiring with Confidence in the AI Era: 3 Trends to Spot and 7 Ways to Safeguard Your Process [https://www.fisherphillips.com/en/insights/insights/hiring-with-confidence-in-the-ai-era] An Employer’s 5-Step Guide to AI Interviewing and Hiring Tools [https://www.fisherphillips.com/en/insights/insights/an-employers-5-step-guide-to-ai-interviewing-and-hiring-tools] If a Cybersecurity Firm Can Fall For the Latest AI Workplace Scam, So Can You: 10 Steps to Protect Your Business [https://www.fisherphillips.com/en/insights/insights/latest-ai-workplace-scam-10-steps-to-protect-your-business]

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, pay transparency, E-Verify, and leave laws. Show Notes Employer Cheat Sheet for Workplace Laws Taking Effect July 1, 2026 [https://www.fisherphillips.com/en/insights/insights/employer-cheat-sheet-for-workplace-laws-taking-effect-july-1-2026]

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 expansion of Japanese firms in North American markets, AI governance frameworks, and more. Show Notes FP’s Top 2026 Predictions for International Employment Law [https://www.fisherphillips.com/en/insights/insights/fps-top-2026-predictions-for-international-employment-law]

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 the new four-factor test, go over key legal risks, and share what employers should consider doing now as federal and state standards continue to evolve. Show Notes DOL to Scale Back Joint Employer Liability for Businesses: What You Need to Know About the New Proposal [https://www.fisherphillips.com/en/insights/insights/dol-to-scale-back-joint-employer-liability-for-businesses]