BRIEF: Allsup cutting some employees’ hours

Jan. 27--Belleville-based Allsup Inc. will reduce the number of hours some of its employees work as the Social Security Administration is witnessing fewer disability claims reviews, a spokeswoman said.

In a statement released Monday, Rebecca Ray

The number of hours cut will be specific to an individual's job and work load and may not be the same across the board.

Ray said the hours reduction will go into effect next month. She could not comment on how many of the company's 700 employees will be affected.

Allsup is a nationwide provider of assistance to those seeking Social Security disability and veteran's disability and Medicare services.

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