Voluntary Employee Separation Program	12 Months Ended
Nov. 03, 2019
Voluntary Employee Separation Program
Voluntary Employee Separation Program	Note 23. Voluntary Employee Separation Programs During 2019 and 2017, the Company incurred voluntary employee-separation program expenses as part of its efforts to reduce operating costs. The programs provided cash payments based on years of service. The expenses for both years were recorded in the periods the employees irrevocably accepted the separation offer. The programs’ total pretax expenses in 2019 and 2017 were $8.4 million and $8.2 million, respectively. The expenses were recorded in administrative and operating expenses. The Company did not offer a similar program in 2018.

Voluntary Employee Separation Program

12 Months Ended

Nov. 03, 2019

Voluntary Employee Separation Program

Note 23. Voluntary Employee Separation Programs

During 2019 and 2017, the Company incurred voluntary employee-separation program expenses as part of its efforts to reduce operating costs. The programs provided cash payments based on years of service. The expenses for both years were recorded in the periods the employees irrevocably accepted the separation offer. The programs’ total pretax expenses in 2019 and 2017 were $8.4 million and $8.2 million, respectively. The expenses were recorded in administrative and operating expenses. The Company did not offer a similar program in 2018.