URS Corporation URS announced today that approximately 3,000 employees
have been put on furlough status as of October 7, 2013 as a result of the
federal government shutdown. This includes employees who are unable to work
because the government facility where they work has been closed or URS has
received direction from the government to stop work or reduce staffing levels.
If the shutdown continues, URS expects the number of affected employees to
increase.
“The government shutdown, the continuing effects of sequestration, and
uncertainty about the federal budget are all having negative impacts on URS
and many other government contractors,” said H. Thomas Hicks, URS' Chief
Financial Officer. “We hope the situation is resolved as soon as possible to
avoid additional impact on our federal business and our employees.”
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