Restructuring Charges

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2017

Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]



Note 10	Restructuring Charges

Restructuring and other charges in 2017 and 2016 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 six months ended June 30, 2017	$	1,714
Costs incurred and charged to expense for the six months ended June 30, 2016	$	798

Changes to the accrued restructuring liability (which is included in Accrued and other current liabilities) for 2017 (in thousands) are as follows:



	Employee Separation Costs
Accrued liability at December 31, 2016	$	209
Costs incurred and charged to expense for the six months ended June 30, 2017	1,714
Cash payments	(1,744		)
Accrued liability at June 30, 2017	$	179