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Restructuring and Other (Tables)
 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2014
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]  
Activity in Recorded Workforce Reduction Liabilities
We had the following activity in our recorded workforce reduction liabilities for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 (in thousands):
Beginning balance at December 31, 2013
$
39,104

Workforce reduction charges(a)
1,948

Payments
(30,858
)
Amount reversed to income(b)
(1,466
)
Foreign currency translation
(556
)
Ending balance at September 30, 2014
$
8,172

Amounts reported in Accrued expenses
$
8,172


(a)
These workforce reduction charges are recorded in (Loss) income from discontinued operations (net of tax), in our consolidated statements of income and reflect charges for retention of certain employees associated with our antioxidant, ibuprofen and propofol businesses which were sold effective September 1, 2014.
(b)
Amount reversed to income reflects adjustments based on actual timing and amount of final settlements.