Executive Compensation & Employee Benefits
Executive compensation and employee benefits matters can present unique challenges for employers and employees alike. Employers and employees need to work with legal counsel to ensure that they have a clear understanding of what various state and federal laws require. They must also be prepared to negotiate strategically and to execute compensation and benefits packages.
At Palmieri Tyler, we represent clients of all sizes in executive compensation and employee benefit matters. Our services in the area of executive compensation and employee benefits include:
- Developing and preparing the necessary documentation for qualified and non-qualified deferred compensation plans
- Establishing employee stock purchase plans and incentive plans that involve restricted stock, stock appreciation rights, purchase options, and other forms of equity incentives and compensation
- Drafting and negotiating executive compensation agreements
- Drafting and negotiation of executive retention and severance agreements
- Developing and drafting employee benefit programs and policies
- Compliance with state and federal employee benefit and compensation laws
- Affordable Care Act, COBRA and HIPAA compliance
- Preparation and review of health and retirement plan descriptions
- Drafting and negotiation of agreements with third-party service providers for employee benefit plan management