Restructuring Charges

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2016

Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]

Restructuring Charges

Note 11 Restructuring Charges

Restructuring and other charges in 2016 and 2015 consist of costs associated with the ongoing reorganization of our business operations and our ongoing expense re-alignment efforts. The expense amounts in both years relate primarily to severance costs due to workforce reductions.

Restructuring charges are as follows (in thousands):

	Employee Separation Costs
Costs incurred and charged to expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2016	$	1,297
Costs incurred and charged to expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2015	$	5,563

Changes to the accrued restructuring liability (which is included in Accrued and other current liabilities) for 2016 (in thousands) are as follows:

	Employee Separation Costs
Accrued liability at December 31, 2015	$	1,404
Costs incurred and charged to expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2016	1,297
Cash payments	(2,279		)
Accrued liability at September 30, 2016	$	422