Washington Alert: New Law Provides Historic Loans to Small Businesses
ESOP companies can apply for greatly expanded federal financial assistance that may qualify for partial or full debt forgiveness. Read More
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ESOP Reports
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ESOP Briefs
The perfect introduction to key ESOP concepts, these briefs help executives and employee owners advance their understanding of employee ownership.
ESOP Surveys
Gain unique information on the performance, benefits, and success of ESOP companies through these surveys of ESOP Association members.
Press Releases
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Employee Owned Companies Have Fewer Layoffs
Employee owned businesses are 6.2 times more likely to keep employees on the job that conventionally owned companies. Fewer layoffs from employee owned businesses translates into incredible financial security for individuals and savings of billions of dollars for the federal government.
ESOPs and Jobs
The most common form of employee ownership in American is the employee stock ownership plan, or ESOP. A huge benefit of ESOPs—for employees and the larger community alike—is that they excel at preserving jobs.
ESOP Fiduciary Rules
A guide to the ERISA rules every ESOP fiduciary needs to know to fulfill his/her obligations.
Employee Stock Purchase Plans (ESPP)
Employee stock purchase plans (ESPPs) enable employees to buy company stock at a discounted rate, such as 15 percent. The plans offer a potential financial benefit to employees, encourage them to stay with the company for a certain period of time (otherwise they lose the benefit), and can promote employee loyalty to the business.
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Employee Stock Purchase Plans (ESPP)
Employee stock purchase plans (ESPPs) enable employees to buy company stock at a discounted rate, such as 15 percent. The plans offer a potential financial benefit to employees, encourage them to stay with the company for a certain period of time (otherwise they lose the benefit), and can promote employee loyalty to the business.
ESOP Fiduciary Rules
A guide to the ERISA rules every ESOP fiduciary needs to know to fulfill his/her obligations.
Employee Stock Ownership Benefits
Why should you consider employee ownership in your company? Does it work? What are the advantages? These questions and more answered in this ESOP Brief.
How to Establish an ESOP
A summary of the key steps involved in designing and implementing an ESOP for a privately held company.