BL Companies | Employee Handbook | 2022

an employee may be asked to return to the office full time or for a greater number of days than originally requested. BL Companies makes no guarantee that an employee’s work requirement request will be granted or that it will not change if circumstances change. Equipment Upon hire, every employee at BL will be provided the following equipment based on the type of work environment requested and approved: Fully Remote Laptop User ▪ A laptop computer ▪ Two monitors, one with a camera ▪ A keyboard and mouse ▪ A docking station Fully Remote Desktop User ▪ A laptop computer (no software loaded) ▪ Two monitors, one with a camera ▪ A keyboard and mouse ▪ A docking station ▪ A desktop computer that remains in the office in a bank of computers along with a keyboard and mouse Fully in the Office Laptop User ▪ A laptop computer ▪ Two monitors, one with a camera ▪ A keyboard and mouse ▪ A docking station Fully in the Office Desktop User ▪ Two monitors, one with a camera ▪ A keyboard and mouse ▪ A desktop computer that remains in the office at the employee’s desk Hybrid Laptop User ▪ A laptop computer ▪ Four monitors (two for office and two for home), one in the pair with a camera ▪ Two keyboards and mice ▪ Two docking stations Hybrid Desktop User ▪ A laptop computer (no software loaded) ▪ Four monitors (two for office and two for home), one in the pair with a camera ▪ Two keyboards and mice ▪ One docking station for home ▪ A desktop computer that remains in the office at the employee’s desk

All equipment provided to the employee by BL is owned by BL and will need to be kept in good working order and returned upon departure. Additionally, such equipment is to be used for BL business purposes only. Supplies BL Companies will supply employees who are 100% remote or hybrid with appropriate office supplies as deemed necessary. BL will also reimburse such employees for business- related expenses such as shipping costs that are reasonably incurred in carrying out an employee’s job responsibilities. Home Set Up and Safety Employees working any part of the week from home shall establish an appropriate work environment within his or her home for work purposes. BL recommends that an employee working any part of the week from home have cable or fiber internet and bandwidth of equal to or greater than 200 megabytes per second. BL will not be responsible for costs associated with the setup of any employee’s home office such as providing furniture or lighting. Employees are expected to maintain their home workspace in a safe manner free from safety hazards. Inclement Weather BL will close a particular office only when that state’s Governor declares a State of Emergency and has also issued a travel ban. If the Governor sends state employees home, it is not the same as a State of Emergency. As all employees will have the ability to work from home, employees should leave the office early or not come in at all to ensure a safe commute and work from home for the whole day or for the remaining hours of the day. Dress Code and Personal Appearance BL Companies strives to maintain a professional environment. It is important to have a professional personal appearance while conducting Company business. Employees are expected to dress and groom

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