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We’re breaking down the implications of the October 1st government shutdown with special guest, D.C. insider Jim Plunkett. What does this mean for E-Verify, immigration processes, labor agency operations, and your compliance deadlines? With uncertainty on Capitol Hill, HR leaders can’t afford to wait. Tune in for expert guidance, practical solutions, and a few laughs to carry you through the chaos.
Timestamps: 0:00 – Show intro: Phil, Burt, and Nick kick things off3:10 – Guest introduction: Jim Plunkett joins from Washington D.C.3:42 – Lawyer on the Clock: Burt breaks down an Eighth Circuit case on drug testing and at-will employment8:16 – Senate confirms key Trump-era appointees at the EEOC, Wage & Hour, and OSHA11:00 – AI and the future of work: Bernie Sanders’ “artificial labor” warning and the 32-hour workweek debate15:27 – Introducing next week’s guest on AI, Katherine Von Jahn16:15 – Jim Plunkett’s update from D.C.: Inside the government shutdown18:11 – What could force Congress to act—military pay, TSA, and market pressure20:08 – Key political standoff: healthcare subsidies vs. funding extension25:43 – The H-1B visa reentry fee controversy and legal challenges28:04 – Who’s still working? USPS, federal workers, and unemployment pay31:22 – E-Verify shutdown: What employers still must do32:57 – EEOC dynamics: How the lone Democrat could stall GOP momentum
This Week at Work: An HR and Employment Law Show
The AAIM Morning Briefing covers timely HR relate topics to help companies become first in class employers by hiring, developing and retaining their employees.
