Cash, Pro Forma Maximum Balance Allowed During Bankruptcy Proceedings

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Subsequent Events (Details) - Subsequent Event - USD ($) $ in Millions		2 Months Ended
	Feb. 12, 2020	Feb. 26, 2020	Feb. 04, 2020
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Accrued salaries			$ 39.4
Salaries paid		$ 13.8
Second Amended Standstill Agreement
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Maximum cash balance allowed during bankruptcy proceedings	$ 87.5
Second Amended Standstill Agreement \| Line of Credit \| Term Loan Facility
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Increase in interest rate percentage	2.50%
Increase in interest rate percentage, payable in cash	12.50%
Increase in interest rate percentage due to failure to comply with covenants	0.50%
Prior To July 15 2020 \| Second Amended Standstill Agreement \| Line of Credit \| Term Loan Facility
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Line of credit faciliy, exit payment due to lenders, percentage	0.50%
After July 15 2020 \| Second Amended Standstill Agreement \| Line of Credit \| Term Loan Facility
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Line of credit faciliy, exit payment due to lenders, percentage	0.75%
Prior To August 15 2020 \| Second Amended Standstill Agreement \| Line of Credit \| Term Loan Facility
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Line of credit faciliy, exit payment due to lenders, percentage	1.00%
After August 15 2020 \| Second Amended Standstill Agreement \| Line of Credit \| Term Loan Facility
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Line of credit faciliy, exit payment due to lenders, percentage	2.00%
Amount Due Prior To RSA Or Chapter 11 Case Commencement \| Second Amended Standstill Agreement \| Line of Credit \| Term Loan Facility
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Line of credit faciliy, exit payment due to lenders, percentage	2.50%