Companies would probably prefer paying their employees in one lump sum every year (think of all the interest you could make investing their wages throughout the

Companies would probably prefer paying their employees in one lump sum every year (think of all the interest you could make investing their wages throughout the year!) The shutdown doesn't really affect corporations that much. Many govt employees still have to go to work so most things get done and for the ones that are furloughed, companies might get off easy on skipping inspections and doing proper paperwork because there is no one checking. Everyone will get paid someday but its hard going for weeks with delayed income, especially low-level govt employees who aren't exactly rolling in the dough. At least the ones on furlough have the time to go find some temporary work. The CBP workers should actually organize something, they can't fire everyone.