The following table presents the liability activity for employee-related costs qualifying as exit and disposal costs for the year ended December 31, 2016:
Total
Liability balance at December 31, 2015
$
16,310
2016 business realignment charges (1)
18,857
Cash payments
(31,522
)
Other, net
80
Liability balance at December 31, 2016 (reported within accrued liabilities)