Franchises, Contractors, and the DOL Joint Employer Shakeup

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-focused enforcement and key DOL rulemakings to AI policy, independent contractors, and joint employer issues. Show Notes Trump Taps Sonderling As Labor Secretary – What Employers Need To Know [https://www.fisherphillips.com/en/insights/insights/trump-taps-sonderling-as-labor-secretary-what-employers-need-to-know] AI Bias in the Workplace: Top 4 Takeaways From EEOC Commissioner’s Conversation at FP Conference [https://www.fisherphillips.com/en/insights/insights/ai-bias-4-takeaways-from-eeoc-commissioners] The FP5: Franchises, Contractors, and the DOL Joint Employer Shakeup [https://www.fisherphillips.com/en/insights/podcasts/the-fp5-franchises-contractors-and-the-dol-joint-employer-shakeup]   The FP5: Breaking Down the DOL’s Independent Contractor Proposal [https://www.fisherphillips.com/en/insights/podcasts/the-fp5-breaking-down-the-dols-independent-contractor-proposal]

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]