Navigating HR Challenges During the 2025 Government Shutdown

The 2025 federal government shutdown has caused major disruptions for HR professionals across industries, pausing several federal agency functions, impacting E-Verify access, and halting many Department of Labor and National Labor Relations Board operations. In this essential session, experts break down which HR policies are interrupted, what compliance requirements persist, and actionable strategies for managing workforce challenges—such as furloughs, payroll processing, and employee anxiety—during this period of uncertainty. Learn to maintain operational continuity and ensure compliance as the situation evolves.

Learning Area

• Compliance and regulation changes affecting HR

• Workforce management during government disruptions

• Best practices for immigration and employment verification (E-Verify, I-9)

• Addressing payroll, furlough, and communication challenges under shutdown conditions

• Preventing and managing backlog with federal agencies (EEOC, DOL, NLRB)

Learning Objectives

After attending this webinar, participants will be able to:

• Identify which key HR processes are immediately impacted by the shutdown

• Develop compliance checklists for I-9 maintenance and contingency planning when federal systems are offline

• Communicate effectively with employees regarding delays, furloughs, and payroll changes

• Build strategies to mitigate risks related to regulatory backlogs and delayed investigations

• Prepare a post-shutdown action plan to accelerate verifications and dispute resolutions.

Who Should Attend

• Human Resources professionals and managers

• Payroll and compliance officers

• Staffing and recruitment managers

• HR consultants and legal advisors

• Operational leaders overseeing government contracts or federal hiring

• Organizations seeking guidance for workforce management amid federal disruptions