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Commitments and Contingencies | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2023
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] |
Commitments and Contingencies | Note 12 - Commitments and Contingencies Severance Payable As of June 30, 2023 and December 30, 2022 there was severance payable of $508,000 and $410,000, respectively. recognized in other current liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets, which included approximately $341,000 and $300,000, respectively, in one-time employee benefits to be paid to certain employees in STAAR Japan who work primarily in IOL sales. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, the Company recognized $159,000 and $1,351,000, respectively, related to this. The Company is expected to incur through the end of 2023, one-time employee benefits of approximately $1,440,000 related to this. These one-time employee benefits are recognized in general and administrative expense on the Consolidated Statements of Income. Litigation and Claims From time to time, the Company is involved in various legal proceedings and other matters arising in the normal course of business. These legal proceedings and other matters may relate to, among other things, contractual rights and obligations, employment matters, or claims of product liability. STAAR maintains insurance coverage for various matters, including product liability and certain securities claims. While the Company does not believe that any of the claims known is likely to have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial condition or results of operations, new claims or unexpected results of existing claims could lead to significant financial harm. Employment Agreements The Company’s Chief Executive Officer entered into an employment agreement with the Company, effective January 1, 2023. He and certain officers have as provisions of their agreements certain rights, including continuance of cash compensation and benefits, upon a “change in control,” which may include an acquisition of substantially all its assets, or termination “without cause or for good reason” as defined in the employment agreements.

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