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Accrued Expenses And Other Current Liabilities
 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2020
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]  
Accrued Expenses And Other Current Liabilities ACCRUED EXPENSES AND OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities consisted of the following at:
 September 30,December 31,
(In thousands)20202019
Employee compensation and benefits$68,125 $45,612 
Current portion of accrued warranty29,722 29,898 
Customer rebates23,094 14,129 
Other60,457 42,781 
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities$181,398 $132,420 

Estimated costs related to product warranties are accrued at the time products are sold. In estimating its future warranty obligations, the Company considers various factors, including the Company’s (i) historical warranty costs, (ii) current trends, (iii) product mix, and (iv) sales. The following table provides a reconciliation of the activity related to the Company’s accrued warranty, including both the current and long-term portions, for the nine months ended September 30:
(In thousands)20202019
Balance at beginning of period$47,167 $46,530 
Provision for warranty expense14,443 24,861 
Warranty costs paid(16,568)(21,741)
Balance at end of period45,042 49,650 
Less long-term portion15,320 15,940 
Current portion of accrued warranty at end of period$29,722 $33,710