Restricted Stock Units (RSU)
in an Oregon Divorce

A Restricted Stock Unit (RSU) is a type of stock-based employee compensation, most common in the technology industry but also found in other industries. RSUs are restricted during a vesting period, commonly four years. Until the RSUs have vested, they cannot be sold. Once the RSUs vest, they can be sold or retained, like any other shares of company stock.

In an Oregon divorce, the RSUs themselves are not transferable until they vest, but there are commonly-accepted ways to provide equivalent value to the non-employee spouse.