How will the Partial Government Shutdown Affect Employers, Especially Federal Contractors?

After a tumultuous week on Capitol Hill, Congress adjourned Friday evening without reaching a deal to fund portions of the U.S. government, resulting in a partial government closure when funding lapsed at midnight. President Trump indicated he would not sign any bill that did not include roughly $5 billion to pay for a U.S.-Mexico border wall, creating a political impasse. Although negotiations to fund nine federal departments and several smaller agencies could resume next week, it is not possible to predict how long the government will remain partially closed. In the meantime, many employers are wondering what this means for their operations.