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The FP 5: Five Things for Your 9-to-5
The FP 5 helps employers make sense of the fast-moving world of workplace law and compliance. Each episode breaks down the legal landscape into five pieces, without the legal jargon. If you hire, manage, or advise people, every Thursday we’ll help you stay clear, current, and ahead of risk.
Episodes
The FP 5: Five Things for Your 9-to-55 Emergency Situations Employers Should Be Ready For
From medical emergencies and opioid overdoses to workplace violence and natural disasters, is your organization prepared? Fisher Phillips attorney Karl Kumli…
The FP 5: Five Things for Your 9-to-5Everyone Loves Unions These Days … What’s an Employer To Do?
Union approval is at a decades-high level, even as membership and organizing activity remain low. This week Todd Lyon joins the FP 5 to explain the disconnect…
The FP 5: Five Things for Your 9-to-5Choosing the Right Location for Your Next US Expansion
Choosing where to expand can shape your business for years. This week on the FP 5, Ray Perez shares five things companies should consider when selecting a US…
The FP 5: Five Things for Your 9-to-5Your Guide to California’s New Workplace Laws
California just enacted a new wave of workplace laws covering AI-driven employment decisions, layoffs, employee monitoring, and more. Ben Ebbink joins us this…
The FP 5: Five Things for Your 9-to-5How 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…
The FP 5: Five Things for Your 9-to-5What 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…
The FP 5: Five Things for Your 9-to-5When 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…
The FP 5: Five Things for Your 9-to-5What 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…
The FP 5: Five Things for Your 9-to-5The 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…
The FP 5: Five Things for Your 9-to-5What 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…
The FP 5: Five Things for Your 9-to-5AI 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…
The FP 5: Five Things for Your 9-to-5What 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…
The FP 5: Five Things for Your 9-to-5Why 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…
The FP 5: Five Things for Your 9-to-5What 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…
The FP 5: Five Things for Your 9-to-5SCOTUS 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…
The FP 5: Five Things for Your 9-to-5What 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…
The FP 5: Five Things for Your 9-to-5The 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…
The FP 5: Five Things for Your 9-to-5Hiring 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…
The FP 5: Five Things for Your 9-to-5New 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…
The FP 5: Five Things for Your 9-to-5Global 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 FP 5: Five Things for Your 9-to-5Franchises, 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…
The FP 5: Five Things for Your 9-to-5Getting 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…
The FP 5: Five Things for Your 9-to-5The 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…
The FP 5: Five Things for Your 9-to-5Navigating 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…
The FP 5: Five Things for Your 9-to-5Summer Workplace Pitfalls Every Employer Should Avoid
Summer brings flexibility, but also risk. This week on the FP5 we’re covering common employer mistakes, from scheduling and staffing gaps to interns, teen…
The FP 5: Five Things for Your 9-to-5What to Do When Employees Are in Crisis
When employees show signs of crisis, employers must balance compassion with legal and safety responsibilities. This week on the FP5, we're sharing practical…
The FP 5: Five Things for Your 9-to-5Your Cybersecurity Playbook is Probably Outdated
New federal cybersecurity reporting rules are coming fast. This week on the FP5, we break down key mandates, including 72-hour incident and 24-hour ransomware…
The FP 5: Five Things for Your 9-to-5Addressing Violence in the Workplace
April is Workplace Violence Prevention Month; this week we’re exploring the realities of workplace violence and discussing why prevention matters. Learn key…
The FP 5: Five Things for Your 9-to-5California Bills That Could Reshape Workplace Law Nationwide
California sets the tone for workplace law nationwide. This week on the FP5, Ben Ebbink joins us to break down key 2026 bills from AI regulation and…
The FP 5: Five Things for Your 9-to-5Can Your AI Chats Be Used Against You in Court?
This week on the FP5, we unpack a critical question: if you’re using AI to help during a lawsuit, can your AI chat history be used in court? Learn why AI…
The FP 5: Five Things for Your 9-to-5Your New Roadmap for Remote Work Accommodations
Employers are rethinking remote work as the EEOC releases new guidance on telework accommodations. We break down what steps employers should take to stay…
The FP 5: Five Things for Your 9-to-5Classification Clarity: What Businesses Should Know About the DOL Proposal
This week on the FP5, we break down how the Department of Labor’s new independent contractor proposal modernizes worker classification under federal wage laws…
The FP 5: Five Things for Your 9-to-5Is the Law on Handbooks Changing Again? Looking at NLRB’s New Guidance
New guidance from the National Labor Relations Board signals there’s soon to be a reshaping of how employers approach workplace rules. In this episode, we…
The FP 5: Five Things for Your 9-to-5The H-1B Shake-Up Employers Can’t Ignore
The H-1B lottery isn’t just about luck anymore. In this episode, we break down the new wage-weighted selection system, the $100,000 fee, and what these changes…
The FP 5: Five Things for Your 9-to-5Go Beyond Your 9-to-5
The FP 5 helps employers make sense of the fast-moving world of workplace law and compliance. Each episode breaks down the legal landscape into five pieces…