October 10, 2013
Guidance For Federal Government Contractors: What To Do With Your Employees During The Shutdown
Arnold & Porter Advisory
As the federal government shutdown continues into its second week, many government contractors are considering, or have already begun to implement, cost-savings measures with respect to their employees to mitigate the loss of revenue from government contracts during the shutdown. This Advisory outlines several types of cost-savings measures that a government contractor can legally take with respect to personnel during a loss of revenue. Additionally, contractors can also expect delays in payment for any authorized work that does proceed during the shutdown.