The Federal Government Shutdown: Key Considerations for Employers on Immigration, DOL, EEOC, and More  

The U.S. government entered a partial shutdown at 12:01 a.m. (EDT) on October 1, 2025, after the president and congressional lawmakers failed to reach an agreement on funding the federal government for fiscal year 2026. This marks the first shutdown since 2019, creating uncertainty for employers. What implications does this have for E-Verify? What will happen to union election petitions? Will OSHA continue conducting workplace inspections? Join Jim Plunkett, a Washington, D.C., shareholder and author of the Beltway Buzz, along with Austin shareholder Caroline Tang, as they discuss the impacts of the 2025 federal government shutdown on employers.