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NASPP Blog
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Trends in ESPP Policies and ParticipationHighlights from our recent pulse survey on ESPP policies, including typical deadlines for enrollment and withdrawals, extension of ESPPs to worldwide employee populations, and what practices correlate with higher participation rates.
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Stock Options and Drug CartelsCan companies use equity awards to pay for goods as well as services? We look at an episode in the TV show Ozark to answer this question and discuss some of the considerations that apply.
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Transferring Employer National Insurance Contributions due on Equity Awards in the United Kingdom to EmployeesWith the introduction of a new Health and Social Care ("HSC") Levy in the United Kingdom on April 6, 2022, we revisit a unique aspect of granting equity awards to employees in the UK: the ability to shift the employer's responsibility for paying National Insurance contributions ("NICs") on equity award income to the employees who receive the awards.

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Upcoming Events
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In the Room Where it Happens: Managing Equity Plans in the Boardroom
August 17, 2022 1:30 PM to 2:45 PM (Eastern Daylight Time)
Learn about the equity compensation topics that come up in the boardroom and the associated strategic discussions. -
How to Approach Your Career Strategically
August 24, 2022 1:30 PM to 2:00 PM (Eastern Daylight Time)
This program features senior-level equity compensation professionals who will discuss potential career paths, plus tips for being strategic with your own path. -
Revamping Your Grant Practices Playbook
September 21, 2022 1:30 PM to 2:45 PM (Eastern Daylight Time)
Learn about how the current labor market is influencing long-standing equity compensation grant practices.