# What to Expect From the Next Labor Dept Head

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Podcast: [The FP 5: Five Things for Your 9-to-5](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-fp-5-five-things-for-your-9-to-5-7758667)
Published: 2026-07-16T14:21:22+00:00
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## Resource

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 AI Bias in the Workplace: Top 4 Takeaways From EEOC Commissioner’s Conversation at FP Conference The FP5: Franchises, Contractors, and the DOL Joint Employer Shakeup The FP5: Breaking Down the DOL’s Independent Contractor Proposal

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