Staff Handbook UK

24.Physical Fitness and Wellness Scheme This Company operates the Physical Fitness & Wellness Scheme for employees who have successfully completed their probationary period. The aim is to encourage a proactive approach to maintaining a healthy lifestyle. The Scheme provides a £70 per calendar year reimbursement towards eligible programmes, equipment, and activities, as follows: • Sport footwear or hiking shoes that employees use for their sporting activities. • Wellness related programmes (e.g., smoking cessation, weight watchers, nutrition counselling, etc.) • Approved fitness devices or equipment. • Instructional classes at a fitness facility, virtual or remote (aerobics classes, yoga, Tai Chi, personal training, etc.), that are at least 6 weeks in duration, or 6 classes. • Sports league/activity-based programmes of at least 6 weeks in duration (e.g., swimming, football, rugby, volleyball, dance classes, etc.). Weight loss or meal replacement supplements, clothing, strictly recreational activities (poker clubs/leagues) are not eligible for reimbursement. This Scheme can only be used for Stormtech employees’ personal fitness and wellbeing, it does not apply to dependents. To claim this benefit, you should pay for the expense yourself, complete the Physical Fitness & Wellness Reimbursement Form (available from the People & Culture Department) and submit it along with the receipt to the People & Culture Department. Reimbursement Forms can be submitted once per year for all receipts at any time throughout the year, for purchases made during that calendar year. Reimbursement will be made through payroll. Please note that the payment you receive is subject to normal deduction for tax and National Insurance, therefore the maximum sum of £70 is a gross figure, and the actual repayment amount will be less. 25. Expenses The Company will reimburse you for approved expenses wholly and necessarily incurred in the course of your work. It is not the purpose of payment for expenses to provide you with an incentive or reward for non-standard duties. The amount of any payment for expenses • Membership fees to a health club or fitness centre.

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