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Navigating Clawback Provisions in Compensation Plans

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In recent years , particularly since the 2008 financial crisis, more clawback clauses have been applied to employment contracts as a result of long-term variations of financial instruments. This provision became a tool for controlling employee compensation and preventing fraud in executive officers after 2008. .

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Introduction to Executive Compensation: The Fundamentals

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And since the collapse and recession due to the financial markets back in the 2008-2009 timeframe, we’ve seen a lot more discussion around ensuring that the executive compensation programs do not encourage excessive risk-taking. . Likewise, if you look at annual incentives, we have rated it moderate for retention. Steven Hall Jr.