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Restructuring Charges
 12 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2020
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]  
Restructuring Charges Restructuring Charges

In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2020, the Company implemented a nationwide reduction in force. Severance and outplacement charges relating to the reduction in force totaled approximately $0.2 million and the reduction in force was substantially completed in fiscal 2020.
 
In the first quarter of fiscal 2019, the Company implemented a nationwide reduction in force.  Severance and outplacement charges relating to the reduction in force totaled approximately $1.8 million and the reduction in force was substantially completed during fiscal 2019.

During fiscal years 2020 and 2019, the Company recognized total pre-tax restructuring charges of $18,000 and $2.0 million, respectively.

A reserve for restructuring charges is included in accrued compensation and related expenses in the consolidated balance sheets as of April 30, 2020 and 2019 which relates to employee termination costs accrued but not yet paid as follows:
 
APRIL 30
(in thousands)
2020
 
2019
Restructuring reserve balance, beginning of year
$
387

 
$
—

Expense
(18
)
 
1,987

Payments and adjustments
(180
)
 
(1,600
)
Restructuring reserve balance, end of year
$
189

 
$
387