Executive Compensation Checklist
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| Do you have a plan for executive compensation? | Yes□ No□ | |
| Is it in writing? | Yes□ No□ | |
| Does it have stated goals? | Yes□ No□ | |
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| Does your executive compensation plan meet these goals? | Yes□ No□ | |
| Is your executive compensation plan reviewed at least annually? | Yes□ No□ | |
| Has your executive compensation plan been reviewed by your attorney? | Yes□ No□ | |
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| Are there job descriptions for your executive positions? | Yes□ No□ | |
| Are they in writing? | Yes□ No□ | |
| Have you analyzed the job content of the executive positions? Is this analysis in writing? | Yes□ No□ | |
| Is your executive compensation plan coordinated: | Yes□ No□ | |
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| Do you compensate your executives in accordance with the law? (29 CFR 541.100) | Yes□ No□ | |
| If you believe that an executive is exempt from the overtime requirement, have you confirmed in writing that the (29 CFR 541.100): | 
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| Do you review executive positions at least annually to confirm that they continue to be exempt from the overtime requirement? | Yes□ No□ | |
| Does your executive compensation plan comply: | 
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| If you have a retirement plan, does it comply with applicable laws? | Yes□ No□ | |
| If you offer a health benefits plan to executives, does it comply with applicable laws? | Yes□ No□ | |
| If you offer fringe benefits to executives, do you comply with the applicable tax laws for these items? | Yes□ No□ | |
| Have you considered written employment contracts for executives? | Yes□ No□ | |
| If you offer deferred compensation, do you comply with the requirements of Internal Revenue Code Sec. 409A? | Yes□ No□ | |
| If you have written contracts with executives, do they permit you to: | ||
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| Do you communicate your executive compensation plan? | Yes□ No□ | 
| Do0 you have individual meetings with the executives to explain the compensation plan designed for them? | Yes□ No□ | 
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| Are you consistent in the manner in which you communicate with executives concerning compensation? | Yes□ No□ | 
| Are you consistent in the manner in which you compensate executives | Yes□ No□ | 
In tomorrow’s Advisor, an end-of-the-year checklist for incentive compensation, plus we announce a timely webcast—Face of Compensation 2014—that will help you get your priorities straight for next year.
