Discontinued Operations

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2019

Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]

Discontinued Operations

DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS

The Company's results of discontinued operations consist primarily of changes in liabilities related to benefits for former employees previously associated with ABX's former hub operation for DHL. The Company may incur expenses and cash outlays in the future related to pension obligations, self-insurance reserves for medical expenses and wage loss for former employees. Carrying amounts of significant assets and liabilities of the discontinued operations are below (in thousands):

	December 31
	2019		2018
Assets
Pension assets, net of obligations	1,499		—
Total Assets	1,499		—
Liabilities
Employee compensation and benefits	$	15,189	$	16,807
Post-retirement	—		846
Total Liabilities	$	15,189	$	17,653

During 2019 and 2018, pre-tax earnings from discontinued operations were $1.6 million and $1.8 million, respectively. Pre-tax results from discontinued operations were losses of $5.1 million during 2017.