EPISODE · Feb 3, 2026 · 51 MIN
The HR Problems You Don’t Know You Have (Until It’s Too Late)
from The Deal Factory · host Jeff Harkness
Today under the Trump Administration, scrutiny regarding labor compliance, immigration practices and employment policies is at an all time high. In this episode Jeff sits down with Todd Stanton, founder of Stanton Law and author of The 95% Rule, to break down why most employment issues are not surprises, they’re patterns. Todd shares decades of frontline experience helping business owners navigate HR, compliance, culture, and people problems before they turn into expensive legal battles.From holiday parties and company culture to employee handbooks, misclassified contractors, and private equity readiness, this conversation delivers practical, no-jargon insights every growing business owner needs to hear.Key Topics Discussed:Why hiring HR often reveals problems, not creates themThe “95% Rule” and why most employment disputes are predictableHoliday parties, alcohol, and the hidden legal risks business owners ignoreContractors vs. employees: the costly mistake owners keep makingWhy culture decisions always come with legal consequencesWhat investors and buyers look for in HR and compliance
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Today under the Trump Administration, scrutiny regarding labor compliance, immigration practices and employment policies is at an all time high. In this episode Jeff sits down with Todd Stanton, founder of Stanton Law and author of The 95% Rule, to break down why most employment issues are not surprises, they’re patterns. Todd shares decades of frontline experience helping business owners navigate HR, compliance, culture, and people problems before they turn into expensive legal battles.From holiday parties and company culture to employee handbooks, misclassified contractors, and private equity readiness, this conversation delivers practical, no-jargon insights every growing business owner needs to hear.Key Topics Discussed:Why hiring HR often reveals problems, not creates themThe “95% Rule” and why most employment disputes are predictableHoliday parties, alcohol, and the hidden legal risks business owners ignoreContractors vs. employees: the costly mistake owners keep makingWhy culture decisions always come with legal consequencesWhat investors and buyers look for in HR and compliance
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