EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLAN

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2018

Postemployment Benefits [Abstract]

EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLAN

EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLAN

The Company has a 401(k) tax-deferred savings plan under which eligible employees may elect to have a portion of their salary deferred and contributed to the 401(k) plan. Contributions may be matched by the Company at its discretion. The Company matched 50% of the employee’s contribution up to $4,000 for 2018 and 2017, and 25% of the employee's contribution up to $3,000 for 2016. From 2008 to 2015, the Company matched 25% of the employee's contribution up to $2,000 every year.

	Year ended December 31,
	2018		2017		2016
	(in thousands)
Company contribution to 401 (k) plan	$	141	$	259	$	172