Key executive compensation issues to consider during an economic downturn

In response to the current health and financial crisis caused by COVID-19, many US-based employers are assessing measures such as employee furloughs, layoffs, and adjusted executive compensation arrangements. In this article, we highlight some of the key risks and issues employers are encouraged to consider as they engage in executive compensation planning strategies, from the impact of furloughs on equity award vesting to changes to compensation and severance policies. READ MORE