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New Reporting Form for Compensation Paid to NonemployeesFeb 12, 2020
Forget Form 1099-MISC; compensation paid to outside directors, consultants, and other nonemployees will now be reported on new Form 1099-NEC. -
Preparing Stock Plans for an Economic DownturnFeb 6, 2020
What should companies consider doing to prepare their stock plans for the potential of an economic downturn? -
Underwater Stock Options: Is a Stock Price Forfeiture Provision the Answer?Jan 16, 2020
Could a stock price forfeiture provision in grant agreements solve the challenge of what to do about substantially underwater options? -
Financial Wellness Programs: Why Equity Compensation Should be IncludedJan 9, 2020
Why companies should consider offering employees a financial wellness program that incorporates equity compensation. -
Pay-for-Performance at Smaller-Cap CompaniesJan 2, 2020
Willis Towers Watson reports findings on CEO pay-for-performance across small cap companies. -
Do Restricted Stock & Units Increase Overtime Pay?Dec 3, 2019
Should restricted stock and RSUs be treated as part of an employee's regular rate of pay for purposes of calculating overtime payments? -
ISS Targets Evergreen ProvisionsNov 18, 2019
ISS has announced that it will automatically recommend that shareholders vote against plans that include an evergreen provision. -
Final Rules for 401(k) Hardship Withdrawals and ESPP ContributionsOct 29, 2019
The IRS has issued final rules implementing the changes the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 made to requirements for hardship withdrawals from 401(k) plans. This change has implications for employee stock purchase plans. -
Insider Trading: Would You Sell Your Career for $100,000?Oct 17, 2019
Would you sell yourself out, or throw away your career, for $100,000? Law professor Peter Henning frames insider trading within that question, while law firm King and Spalding provides best practices for insider trading compliance policies and administration. -
Private Company Unicorns: How Expiring Options are Changing Plan DesignOct 3, 2019
Private company unicorns are facing longer paths to IPO, unprecedented valuations, and the potential for options to expire before a liquidity event. Find out how some companies are leveraging plan design to address these issues. -
Four Essential Traits of the Future Stock Plan ProfessionalSep 26, 2019
With rapid technology advancements and shifting workforce demographics, what attributes are essential for the stock plan professional of the future? -
Are You Overvaluing Your ESPP?Sep 23, 2019
Four ways in which your ESPP might be less expensive than you think. -
Networking Tips for IntrovertsSep 4, 2019
Eight tips for networking at events when networking isn't your thing. Number 1 is surprisingly effective. -
SEC Updates Form ID Submission ProcessJul 16, 2019
The SEC's new process for submitting Form ID, in six (sort of) simple steps. -
Protect Your Stock Plan From a RecessionJun 11, 2019
Five questions to ask to determine if your stock plan is recession-proof. Plus, a discount on registration for myStockOptions.com's Financial Planning for Public Company Executives and Directors course in San Francisco. -
Accounting for Modifications of Market ConditionsJun 9, 2019
How to account for modifications to market conditions in fewer than 75 words. -
Growing Your Career in Stock AdministrationMay 2, 2019
Growing your career in the field of stock compensation goes beyond acquiring the knowledge base and managing processes. -
Another Win on Section 16 Share Withholding LitigationApr 23, 2019
Another decision in a short-swing profits recovery suit over share withholding is decided in favor of the insider. -
SEC Updates Item 405 Disclosure and Due Diligence RequirementsApr 8, 2019
The SEC has issues amendments relating to disclosures of Section 16 delinquencies and other Section 16 compliance procedures. -
Excel Tips to Change Your Life: Index/MatchApr 4, 2019
A guest blog by Elizabeth Dodge of Equity Plan Solutions explains why Index/Match is a better solution for looking up data in Excel than VLookup and explains how to use it. Your Excel spreadsheets (and possibly your life) will never be the same!