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Paul R. Dorf is the Managing Director of Compensation Resources, Inc. He is responsible for directing consulting services in all areas of executive compensation, short and long-term incentives, sales compensation, performance management systems, and pay-for-performance salary administration. He has over 40 years of Human Resource and Compensation experience and has held various executive positions with a number of large corporate organizations. He also has over 20 years of direct consulting experience as head of the Executive Compensation Consulting Practices for major accounting and actuarial/benefit consulting firms, including KPMG, Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu (formerly Touche Ross), and Kwasha Lipton.

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Preparing for Disclosures Under New Form 990 - are You Ready?
Many not-for-profit organizations will be utilizing the new Form 990 for filing tax information this year. The recent issuance of these "final" regulations on financial reporting for tax-exempt organizations is a long-awaited reaction to misfilings that have occurred over the years, whether intentional or not. Reporting under the new Form 990 is an outcome to actions caused by the Sarbanes-Oxley Act and the Securities and Exchange Commission relative to good governance and disclosure of execut Read
By: Paul R. Dorf, Ph.D., APD | 24/07/2008 | Human Resources
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Tax-exempt Organizations to Use Revised Form 990 Beginning in 2008
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recently issued a revised version of the Form 990 to be used by tax-exempt organizations. Based on public feedback, a final version has been implemented for reporting years starting in 2008. Several key changes address executive compensation, the organization’s conflict of interest policy, payment to independent contractors, and the definition of related organizations. Furthermore, the revised Form 990 will be phased in over the next (3) Years Read
By: Paul R. Dorf, Ph.D., APD | 15/05/2008 | Non Profit Organizations
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Compensation Resources, Inc. Releases Its 2008 Severance Survey
Upper Saddle River, N.J. – April 1, 2008 - Compensation Resources, Inc.(CRI) has released the results of its 2008 Severance Survey. The purpose of this study was to obtain current data on the prevalence of various practices affecting severance policies among employers that represent all sizes, locations, and industries. Data was compiled from survey questions that were developed by CRI and distributed to companies in over 18 industries, in addition to Non-Profit organizations. Read
By: Paul R. Dorf, Ph.D., APD | 02/04/2008 | Human Resources
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409a Compliance on Written Plan
The Internal Revenue Service recently issued Notice 2007-78 that provides plan sponsors an extension to December 31, 2008 to maintain compliance with written documentation relative to deferred compensation plans. Written language of a deferred compensation plan must be in compliance with the regulation as of the end of this year. Plans, therefore, have extra time to be modified to comply in the written form, but must continue to be in compliance operationally with Section 409A Read
By: Paul R. Dorf, Ph.D., APD | 21/02/2008 | Human Resources
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Scrutinizing Nfp Executive Compensation
Last Spring, the Exempt Organizations Office of the IRS’ Tax Exempt and Government Entities Division released a report covering the results of its latest examination of Executive Compensation issues within the Not-For-Profit (NFP) sector. The results, covering an examination of Form 990s from over 1,200 organizations, found some significant issues requiring action or additional scrutiny. The significance of this study highlights the need for NFP Boards to closely examine compensation... Read
By: Paul R. Dorf, Ph.D., APD | 22/01/2008 | Human Resources
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Sales Compensation and the Law
The New York Department of Labor recently passed an amendment to the Labor Law relative to sales personnel. Effective October 16, 2007, employers are required to provide written terms of employment for commissioned salespeople or risk adverse impact of decisions rendered in any wage action brought against the employer. In the absence of a written document setting forth the terms of employment of commissioned salespeople, the Department of Labor will rule in favor of the terms alleged by the... Read
By: Paul R. Dorf, Ph.D., APD | 22/01/2008 | Human Resources
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Compensation Resources, Inc. Releases Its 2007 Year-end Compensation Survey
Compensation Resources, Inc. (CRI) has released the results of its 2007 Year-End Compensation Survey. The purpose of this study was to obtain compensation data to be used for trending and planning purposes at companies of all sizes and shapes. Data was compiled from survey questions that were developed by CRI and distributed to companies in 12 industrial classifications, in addition to Not-for-Profit organizations. Read
By: Paul R. Dorf, Ph.D., APD | 22/01/2008 | Human Resources
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Lessons Learned From Clifton Savings Bank
Recently, Clifton Savings Bank in New Jersey was in the news regarding shareholder issues relative to executive and board compensation. Battling with dissident shareholders for three (3) years, excessive pay claims were dismissed by the court. Read
By: Paul R. Dorf, Ph.D., APD | 22/01/2008 | Human Resources
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Compensation Resources, Inc. Releases Its 2006 Turnover Survey
Upper Saddle River, N.J. - May 25, 2006 - Compensation Resources, Inc. has released the results of its 2006 Turnover Survey. The purpose of this study was to obtain turnover statistics and trends from a broad range of industries and company sizes. Data was collected in April and May 2006, and was compiled from survey questions that were developed by CRI and distributed to companies in over 12 industrial classifications, representing publicly-traded, privately-held, and not-for-profit organizat Read
By: Paul R. Dorf, Ph.D., APD | 22/01/2008 | Human Resources
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Compensation Resources, Inc. and Christian Management Association Release the 2007 Compensation Handbook for Christian Ministries
Upper Saddle River, NJ – Compensation Resources, Inc. (CRI) and Christian Management Association (CMA) have released their 2007 Compensation Handbook for Christian Ministries. This is an annual study specifically designed to provide important compensation data for use by Christian based organizations. Along with salary data on 70 jobs, the survey also captured benefit information including insurance coverage and human resource trends, such as: paid time off, retirement plans, turnover, etc. Read
By: Paul R. Dorf, Ph.D., APD | 02/01/2008 | Press Releases