5 Advantages of Restricted Stock – and What That May Mean For You

There are many types of equity compensation that an employer can include in an employee’s compensation package to attract and retain the best talent. Each kind has its own set of rules that apply to how that equity is managed, granted, and taxed. It’s important to understand these nuances if you have access to benefits like employee stock options or grants of company stock. Restricted stock units and restricted stock awards (commonly referred to as...