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

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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.

  1. 3d ago

    Choosing 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 location, from workforce and infrastructure to workplace laws, incentives, and long-term growth.   Show Notes Site Selection Checklist for Companies Expanding Operations or Entering the US Site Selection Tips for International Companies Heading to the US: 8 Steps for Choosing the Right Location

    Choosing the Right Location for Your Next US Expansion

  2. Oct 8

    Your 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 week on the FP 5 to review what changed and discuss what employers should be preparing for.  Show Notes California’s New Workplace Laws Put AI and Employee Monitoring in the Spotlight: Your Full Guide to 11 Bills Just Signed (and 1 Vetoed)  California Just Banned Employers From Letting AI Fire Workers on Its Own: Your 5-Step Compliance Plan California Employers Will Soon Need to Say When AI Causes a Mass Layoff: 5 Steps to Prepare California Bans AI Tools That Read Employees’ Emotions or Nervous System Data: FAQs for Employers California Curbs Website Tracking Lawsuits: Action Plan for Businesses With Pending Claims California Employees Can Ditch Tracking Tools When Using Workplace Bathrooms: Top 10 Things Employers Need to Know About New Surveillance Law California Raises Pay Data Reporting Penalties Fivefold: 5 Things You Should Do California’s New Agricultural Minimum Wage Will Near $20 Per Hour in 2027: Key Takeaways for Ag Employers California Expands Bereavement Leave to Cover Extended and Chosen Family: 3 Key Changes for Employers New California Law Adds Anti-Hate Speech Training Requirement for Employers: What to Know + 4 Steps to Take Now New California Law Expands Cal/OSHA Enforcement Power, Raises Stakes for Workplace Safety Violations: Top Employer Takeaways

    Your Guide to California’s New Workplace Laws

  3. Oct 1

    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 managers, and legal teams should watch on Election Day. Show Notes 5 Ways the 2026 Midterms Will Impact the Senate HELP Committee and Employers Across the Country The Rise of Democratic Socialism: What Employers Need to Know Heading into Election Season and Beyond

    How the 2026 Midterms Could Reshape the Workplace

  4. Sep 24

    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, what to do when an inspector arrives, and the practical steps to take during and after the visit. Show Notes Safety Inspectors Are Here: Does Your Business Know How to Respond to an EPA or OSHA Audit?

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

  5. Sep 17

    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 employers can say no, what counts as an undue hardship, and how HR teams can build a better process for evaluating requests. Show Notes When Can You Deny a Religious Accommodation? 6 Practical Steps for Employers as Guidance Evolves Religious Accommodation Requests For Weekends Off Are Surging: Practical Strategies For Retail Employers

    When Can You Deny a Religious Accommodation?

  6. Sep 10

    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 Court decision on concealed carry rules and the practical steps employers should consider taking when it comes to allowing or prohibiting firearms in the workplace.   Show Notes   Guns In Your Business: Practical Steps for Employers and Businesses Following SCOTUS’ Ruling Barring Concealed Carry Limits

    What New Concealed Carry Rules Mean for Your Workplace

  7. Sep 3

    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 labor rules most likely to get reversed and shares what employers should expect as the new Board gets to work. Show Notes NLRB Now Has Enough Votes to Overturn Policy: FP Predictions on 10 Issues Most Likely to Change Is the Law on Handbooks Changing Again? 5 Steps for Employers After NLRB General Counsel’s New Guidance on Work Rules Which NLRB rules have affected your workplace the most, for better or for worse? We want to hear from you! Leave us a voicemail here.

    The NLRB Is Ready to Change Course

  8. Aug 27

    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, Jennifer Sandberg breaks down what’s changing, what employers should watch, and the practical steps HR and legal teams should be thinking about now. Show Notes EEOC Votes to Scrap EEO-1 and Other Demographic Reporting: Key Takeaways for Employers EEOC Announces Strategic Priorities Through 2030: 5 Things Employers Should Watch For

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

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