WASHINGTON, Oct 14 (Reuters) - Verizon Communications ( VZ )

said Tuesday that it will offer government workers

impacted by a two-week-old government shutdown payment deferral

options.

Federal workers are beginning to receive partial paychecks

due to the ongoing budget standoff.

"If federal employees need relief during the shutdown, they

can reach out to us and we will keep them connected," said

Verizon CEO Dan Schulman.