What Is an Affirmative Defense

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Essay

What is an affirmative defense?

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Definitions:

Compensatory Stock Option Plan

A benefit plan for employees which gives them the right to purchase company shares at a future date at a price established when the option is granted.

Employee Turnover

The rate at which employees leave a company and are replaced by new employees over a particular period.

Compensation Expense

Costs incurred by an employer to pay employees, including wages, benefits, and bonuses.

Stock Appreciation Rights

A type of employee incentive that grants the right to receive a bonus equal to the appreciation in the company's stock over a set period.