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Exhibit 10.1









U.S. Executive Relocation Policy

Tier C

(B30/V+)




					
	 	 	 	 	 
	 
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Table of Contents




	 	 	 	 	 
	Introduction
	 	 	4	 
	Summary of Relocation Benefits
	 	 	5	 
	Eligibility
	 	 	6	 
	Eligibility
	 	 	6	 
	Expense Reimbursement
	 	 	7	 
	Reimbursable Expenses
	 	 	7	 
	Repayment Agreement
	 	 	7	 
	Interpretation and Changes in Relocation Policy
	 	 	8	 
	Exceptions
	 	 	8	 
	Core and Flexible Relocation Benefits
	 	 	10	 
	Relocation Benefits Package — Example
	 	 	10	 
	Miscellaneous Relocation Allowance = Core Benefit
	 	 	11	 
	Selling your Current Home = Core Benefit
	 	 	12	 
	Buyer Value Option Home Sale Program
	 	 	12	 
	Selection of an Agent
	 	 	12	 
	Marketing Strategy
	 	 	13	 
	Listing your home
	 	 	13	 
	Home Marketing Assistance and Marketing Updates
	 	 	13	 
	Property Condition inspections
	 	 	13	 
	Title Search
	 	 	13	 
	Receiving an Offer from an Outside Buyer
	 	 	14	 
	Closing the Sale with Lexicon
	 	 	14	 
	Non-covered Closing Expenses
	 	 	14	 
	Destination Assistance
	 	 	15	 
	For the Renter
	 	 	15	 
	For the Homeowner
	 	 	15	 
	House Hunting Trip = Core Benefit
	 	 	16	 
	Eligibility
	 	 	16	 
	Travel Arrangements
	 	 	16	 
	Destination Inspection Program
	 	 	17	 
	Service Provides
	 	 	17	 
	New Home Purchase Costs = Core Benefit
	 	 	18	 
	Eligibility
	 	 	18	 
	Tax Assistance
	 	 	19	 
	New Home Mortgage = Core Benefit
	 	 	20	 
	Preferred Lender
	 	 	20	 
	Advantages
	 	 	20	 
	Contact Information
	 	 	20	 
	Closing Cost Reimbursement
	 	 	20	 
	Renter’s Assistance = Core Benefit
	 	 	21	 
	Lease Termination
	 	 	21	 
	Finder’s Fees
	 	 	21	 
	Moving Your Household Goods = Core Benefit
	 	 	23	 
	Shipment
	 	 	23	 
	Items Not Eligible to be Transported — Expenses/Services Not Covered 
	 	      23
	Handling Oversized Items
	 	 	24	 
	Valuation Coverage
	 	 	24	 
	Automobiles
	 	 	24	 
	Storage
	 	 	24	 
	Pets
	 	 	24	 
	Temporary Living = Flexible Benefit
	 	 	25	 
	Covered Expenses
	 	 	25	 
	Excluded Expenses
	 	 	25	 






					
	 	 	 	 	 
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	Duplicate Housing = Flexible Benefit
	 	 	26	 
	Reimbursed Expenses
	 	 	26	 
	Tax Assistance
	 	 	26	 
	Final Move Trip = Flexible Benefit
	 	 	27	 
	Final Move Defined
	 	 	27	 
	Air Travel
	 	 	27	 
	Personal Automobile Travel
	 	 	27	 
	Tax Considerations
	 	 	28	 
	Tax Assistance
	 	 	28	 
	Definitions
	 	 	28	 
	Excludable Expenses
	 	 	28	 
	Payments Not Eligible for Tax Assistance
	 	 	29	 
	Recordkeeping
	 	 	29	 






					
	 	 	 	 	 
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Introduction



 
	Congratulations	 	Congratulations on your upcoming relocation with Discovery. This is an exciting and challenging
time for you as you prepare for your move. We are here to make this process as stress-free as
possible!
	 
	Relocation Policy 	 	Discovery wants your transition to be as smooth as possible. Therefore, we have
prepared this guide book to assist you with your move. This policy describes your core benefits
and flexible benefits. The flexible benefits enable you to determine how to manage certain aspects
of your relocation such as temporary living, house hunting and other miscellaneous items while the
core benefits cover the main components of relocation such as packing and shipping house hold
goods.
	 
	 	 	Throughout your relocation there are numerous personal, legal and tax matters to be considered.
Making well-informed decisions requires a thorough understanding of Discovery’s relocation policy
and your role in the process. Please take the time to read this policy carefully as you are
responsible for adhering to policy guidelines.
	 
		 	Discovery has partnered with Lexicon Relocation (Lexicon) to assist you in coordinating all aspects
of your relocation. Upon receiving your relocation completed authorization form by Discovery,
Lexicon will assign a dedicated Relocation Counselor who will be your primary point of contact
throughout your move. Your Relocation Counselor will navigate you through the relocation process
and answer any questions. Your Relocation Counselor will also outline the information you need to
provide Lexicon so that your needs can be responded to quickly and appropriately.
	 
	 	 	If you are a homeowner, do not contact a real estate firm to list your home or to purchase a new
home prior to talking with your Lexicon Relocation Counselor.
	 
	Planning	 	We encourage you to become fully involved in your move and to work closely with the professionals
who have been made available to you. The more actively that you participate and provide
information, the more effectively your Relocation Counselor and others can serve you. Planning
your move with a clear understanding of the policy will also help to avoid unpleasant surprises.
The most successful moves are those that are well planned.

	 
	 	 	Best wishes for a successful relocation!










	 				
	 	 	 	 	 
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Summary of Relocation Benefits




	 	 	 
	Policy Provision	 	Description
	Eligibility

	 	Current, full-time employee or newly hired employee in job bands 0-3.
	 
	 	 
	Core Benefits

	 	Maximum Allowable = 80% of annual salary not to exceed $200,000
	 
	 	 
	Misc. Expense Allowance

	 	Miscellaneous Relocation Expense Allowance equal to 1 month’s salary up to a maximum
$25,000 less taxes
	 
	 	 
	Home Sale Assistance

	 	You must contact your Lexicon Relocation Counselor before contacting a real estate agent.


•     Home Marketing Assistance



•     Buyer Value Option Home Sale Program

	 
	 	 
	Destination Services

	 	Contact your Lexicon Relocation Counselor before contacting a real estate agent.
	 
	 	 
	House Hunting Trip

	 	Up to 5 Days for Employee, Spouse and Children to include: Economy class flight, meals,
lodging and childcare provisions, if necessary. Per Diem for meals.
	 
	 	 
	Home Purchase Closing Costs

	 	Company reimburses reasonable and customary home purchase expenses.


	 

	 	•     National Mortgage Lender services.

	 
	 	 
	Renter’s Assistance

	 	Maximum of two (2) months’ rent for any combination of lease cancellation, penalty
charge, or forfeiture of lease.
	 
	 	 
	Household Goods

	 	Normal family household goods moved via van line selected by Lexicon
	 
	 	 
	Flexible Benefits

	 	Maximum Allowable = 20% of annual salary not to exceed $50,000
	 
	 	 
	Auto Shipment(s)

	 	•     For distances between 300 — 500 miles, mileage paid for one auto and shipment of
one auto

	 

	 	•     For distances greater than 500 miles, shipment of up to two autos

	 
	 	 
	Household Goods Storage

	 	Storage of household goods during temporary living or final move.
	 
	 	 
	Temporary Living

	 	Temporary living expenses for fully furnished corporate apartment.
	 
	 	 
	Duplicate Housing

	 	Up to 6 months duplicate mortgage interest expense not to exceed $10,000
	 
	 	 
	Final Move

	 	Reasonable and actual en route expenses reimbursed including transportation, mileage,
lodging and meals, airfare if move distance greater than 300 miles.
	 
	 	 
	Spousal/Family Assistance

	 	Contact your Corporate Human Resources Department
	 
	 	 
	 

	 	Maximum Reimbursements
	 
	 	 
	Total Reimbursement

	 	Discovery’s relocation program is not designed to cover all of your relocation costs; you
may have some out-of-pocket expenses. In addition, your reimbursement will be limited to
one time your annual salary, up to $250,000, excluding tax assistance. All expenses
reimbursed will be in accordance with the relocation policy.






					
	 	 	 	 	 
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Eligibility




Purpose



This policy is designed to provide you with benefits and
services; and to offset most of the major expenses associated
with your relocation so you may devote your full energies to a
smooth and productive transition to your new job.




Distance



Your relocation must result in a change of your primary
residence within the United States and must meet the IRS 50-mile
distance requirement. Relocation benefits will be paid if the
distance between your former residence and your new work site is
at least 50 miles greater than the distance between your former
residence and your former work site.




Eligibility



You are eligible for the assistance described in this policy, if:





	 	•	 	you are a current, full-time employee, or offered
full-time employment by Discovery,
	 
	 	•	 	you are requested to relocate by Discovery and
approved by Discovery as eligible to receive these benefits.
	 
	 	•	 	You must complete your relocation within two
years from the start date (employment date) at your new
location.




This policy is not an employment offer or employment contract or a
guarantee of continued employment. The Company’s decisions
regarding the application and interpretation of the relocation
policy are final. Discovery also reserves the right to change or
cancel all or part of the policy at any time.




					
	 	 	 	 	 
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Expense Reimbursement




Reimbursable

Expenses



You may be reimbursed for reasonable, necessary and properly authorized expenses covered by
this program. You are expected to manage expenses at a conservative level and to be familiar
with which expenses are reimbursable and which are not. The Company, at its discretion, may
choose not to reimburse, in full or in part, an expense that is deemed unreasonable or
excessive. All expenses, unless otherwise specified, must be in accordance with Discovery’s
Policies. Receipts are required for all reimbursable expenses. Credit card statements cannot
be used in lieu of original receipts.




Steps To Follow

For

Reimbursement



You may use the following steps for submission of relocation expenses





	•	 	Submit your relocation expenses using the expense report e-mailed to you by your
Lexicon Relocation Counselor, or go on-line at www.lexiconrelocation.com, select Transferee
Login and enter your username and password to complete your relocation expense report. Your
Relocation Counselor will provide you with an ID and Password for initial access to the site.
	 
	•	 	Make a copy of the report and receipts for your records.
	 
	•	 	If mailing, complete and sign the Relocation Expense form, match your original
receipts against it, attach all the original receipts to the Expense form and mail to the
address specified on the form.
	 
	•	 	If submitting on-line, scan your receipts, attached to Expense Form, and submit
on-line. You will be notified of receipt via email.




It is important to remember:





	•	 	Relocation expenses must be separate and distinct from business expenses.
	 
	•	 	If you are traveling on business during this period, you must submit those
expenses on a Discovery business expense report form.
	 
	•	 	You should keep records and original receipts of all your expenses, if scanning.
This will assist in the completion of your federal and state tax returns at year-end.
	 
	•	 	You must not use your Discovery corporate credit card for any relocation
expenses.
	 
	•	 	Cash payment may not be substituted for any specific benefit.





Repayment

Agreement



Moving an employee requires a substantial commitment by Discovery. Therefore, should you elect
to voluntarily terminate your employment with Discovery during the 12-month period immediately
following your effective start date in the new location (defined as the commencement of salary
in the destination location); you will be required to repay Discovery all costs incurred by the
Company.



You must sign and return the Repayment Agreement to Discovery before any relocation payments
can be processed.




					
	 	 	 	 	 
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Confidentiality



In order for Lexicon to administer
the provisions of the relocation
policy, Discovery provides certain
employee information (i.e. base
salary, Social Security number, tax
information, etc.). Lexicon agrees
that its employees will maintain the
confidentiality of this personal
information and use it strictly for
the purposes set forth in the
policy.




Interpretation and Changes in

Relocation Policy



This document provides you with the
information you need to know about
the Discovery relocation policy.
However, Discovery reserves the
right to end, suspend or amend the
Relocation Policy at any time.
Further, Discovery retains the final
discretionary authority to establish
and interpret the provisions of this
policy and determine eligibility for
benefits.




Effective Date



This document describes the
provisions of the Discovery
Relocation Policy effective as of
January 1, 2008.




Exceptions



Any deviations from this policy must
be requested, in writing, through
your Relocation. Discovery has the
sole discretion to approve any
exception requests prior to any
reimbursement. Requests for
exceptions after you have incurred
the expense may not be reimbursed.
Your manager does not have the
authority to grant any exceptions to
this policy.




					
	 	 	 	 	 
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Tracking Your Move on Lexicon’s Web Site



Lexicon’s Internet web site, www.lexiconrelocation.com will give you access to helpful relocation
information and the details of your move. In addition to working with your Relocation Counselor,
this web site provides another source of information that will help ensure a smooth transition to
your new location.



Features and benefits of the web site include:





	 	•	 	Online access to all important information on your relocation, including all
relocation support contact names, phone numbers and status updates
	 
	 	•	 	Access to your relocation policy and your relocation document library
	 
	 	•	 	Housing information and maps
	 
	 	•	 	Tips, timelines and other useful links to help you make informed decisions and
research tools for exploring your new destination city
	 
	 	•	 	Access to downloadable forms and checklists
	 
	 	•	 	Secured site to ensure that no one else can access your personal information




Your Relocation Counselor will provide you with a User ID and Password for access to your personal
information. Once you have your ID and Password, go to www.lexiconrelocation.com and click on
“Transferee Login.” Your Relocation Counselor will provide further written instructions for access
in your introductory package. ( “Expense Reimbursement” section.)




					
	 	 	 	 	 
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Core and Flexible Relocation Benefits




Relocation Benefits



Discovery provides you with flexibility in how you use your
relocation benefits. Your relocation benefits are divided
into Core benefits and Flexible benefits.




Core Relocation Benefits



The total costs of all Core relocation expenses cannot exceed
80% of your annual salary not to exceed $200,000. Core
Relocation Benefits include:





	 	•	 	Old Home Sale Costs
	 
	 	•	 	New Home Purchase Closing Costs
	 
	 	•	 	Household Goods Transportation
	 
	 	•	 	Miscellaneous Expense Allowance
	 
	 	•	 	Home Finding Trip





Flexible Relocation

Benefits



The total costs of all Flexible relocation costs cannot exceed
20% of your annual salary not to exceed $50,000. Flexible
Relocation Benefits enable you to determine which relocation
benefits will best meet your needs.
Flexible relocation benefits include:





	 	•	 	Shipment of automobile(s)
	 
	 	•	 	Duplicate Mortgage Interest Expense
	 
	 	•	 	Temporary living
	 
	 	•	 	Storage of household goods
	 
	 	•	 	Final move expenses for you and your family





Relocation Benefits Package — Example




Sample Annual Salary of $180,000 = Total Relocation Expense Cap of $180,000

ANY COSTS INCURRED BEYOND THE TOTAL CAP IS AT YOUR EXPENSE




	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 
	Core Benefits	 	 	 	 	 	Flexible Benefits	 	 	 	 
	Home Sale

	 	$	70,000	 	 	Auto Transportation
	 	$	2,000	 
	Household Goods

	 	$	11,000	 	 	Duplicate Mortgage
	 	$	10,000	 
	Miscellaneous Allowance

	 	$	15,000	 	 	Final Move
	 	$	10,000	 
	New Home Closing Costs

	 	$	15,000	 	 	Storage
	 	$	4,000	 
	House Hunting

	 	$	5,000	 	 	Temporary Housing
	 	$	30,000	 
	 
	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 
	TOTAL Submitted

	 	$	116,000	 	 	TOTAL Submitted
	 	$	56,000	 
	 
	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 
	Maximum Allowable: 80% of 1 x annual
Salary

	 	$	144,000	 	 	Maximum Allowable: 20% of 1 x Annual Salary
	 	$	36,000	 






Total Reimbursed = $116,000 + $36,000 = $152,000




					
	 	 	 	 	 
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Miscellaneous Relocation Allowance = Core Benefit




Miscellaneous Relocation

Allowance



To help defray expenses associated with your move that are not covered under the Discovery
relocation policy, the Company will provide you with a Miscellaneous Expense Allowance. The
Miscellaneous Allowance is equal to one month’s gross base salary not to exceed $25,000, less
standard withholding taxes. The allowance is intended to reimburse you for many of the incidental
expenses you incur as a direct result of your transfer. The MEA is considered a CORE relocation
benefit. These expenses may include:





	 	•	 	Tips or gratuities to movers,
	 
	 	•	 	Driver’s licenses and automobile registrations in the new location,
	 
	 	•	 	Utility hookups and/or deposits,
	 
	 	•	 	Expenses related to moving pets including transportation (i.e., boarding, veterinarian
care),
	 
	 	•	 	Cleaning or maid service (new or old location),
	 
	 	•	 	Non-refundable annual tuition, club dues, memberships and/or subscriptions,
	 
	 	•	 	Tax consulting,
	 
	 	•	 	Pick up from storage or another location other than the primary residence,
	 
	 	•	 	Special Packing needs, and
	 
	 	•	 	Costs unique to your personal move not covered by this policy.
	 
	 	•	 	Laundry while in temporary living
	 
	 	•	 	New home property inspection
	 
	 	•	 	Relocation costs that exceed your flexible relocation benefits described below





Taxes Withheld



Payment of your Miscellaneous Expense Allowance will be made upon receipt of your signed Repayment
Agreement and commencement of your relocation. The Miscellaneous Expense Allowance is reported as
taxable income and taxes will be withheld based on your Discovery payroll records.




					

	 
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Selling your Current Home = Core Benefit




Buyer Value Option

Home Sale Program



Lexicon provides a home sale program benefit called the Buyer Value Option (BVO). The BVO program
enables you to sell your home to Lexicon Relocation based on an acceptable offer from an outside
buyer providing all requirements of the Buyer Value Option (BVO) program are met.



IMPORTANT: Please do not contact any real estate agent to list your home until you speak with your
Lexicon Relocation Counselor about the BVO home sale program.




Selection of an Agent



Before you list, two Real Estate Firms/Agents will be recommended by Lexicon to provide a
Broker Market Analysis (BMAs) to Lexicon and you. The BMA’s are reviewed by your Relocation
Counselor; copies are sent to you for your review, and you and your Relocation Counselor will
discuss the BMAs to set a target sale price.



Lexicon understands that getting the best price for your home is vital to a successful relocation.
The selection of a knowledgeable real estate agent is very important. Lexicon has arranged to
provide you access to a network of qualified real estate agents available in your community who
specialize in assisting relocating employees and are trained in relocation home sale requirements.



Lexicon’s recommended real estate firms and agents are specially trained to effectively market your
home, as well as, address the needs that are unique to relocation. In addition using one of these
agents may relieve you of any pressure you may feel to use the services of a friend, relative or
acquaintance in the real estate field.



Lexicon Relocation will provide you with qualified agents in your area from which to select a
listing agent/firm. We recommend that you interview these agents to assess their ability to
effectively market your home. Please advise them that you are considering using their services and
they have been referred by Lexicon Relocation.



Some of the questions you might ask them to help you in your selection process are:





	 	•	 	What is the current average marketing time for listings in my neighborhood?
	 
	 	•	 	How many homes similar to mine in price and location do you currently have listed?
	 
	 	•	 	How many homes similar to mine have you sold in the last 90 days?
	 
	 	•	 	In what locations and price ranges are you most active?
	 
	 	•	 	What are the comparable home listings and sales you will or have used to arrive at your
recommended list price?
	 
	 	•	 	How do you intend to market my home (number/frequency of open broker and public houses,
where and how will my home be advertised, other recommendations)?





					

	 
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Marketing Strategy



The agent’s marketing strategy will include:





	 	•	 	Suggestions on how to prepare your home for sale
	 
	 	•	 	A recommended listing price and anticipated sales price
	 
	 	•	 	Information on competing properties for sale and recently closed comparable homes
	 
	 	•	 	Creative home sale promotion ideas
	 
	 	•	 	Bi-weekly marketing update/status reports to you and Lexicon





Listing your home



Agent listing commissions should be limited to 6% and the initial listing period should be no
longer than 90 days. To ensure you are priced right for the market, your list price should be no
more than 105% of the agents’ anticipated sales price.




Home Marketing

Assistance and

Marketing Updates



Your Relocation Counselor will monitor the entire listing effort, including a review of homes
currently listed in your area and an evaluation of recently closed properties to ensure that a
realistic pricing strategy is in place. Marketing assistance also includes pro-active marketing
strategy calls, follow-up on buyer and Realtor feedback, follow-up on advertising and open house
events. Your Relocation Counselor will also make recommendations to adjust your price, sales
terms, and/or conditions accordingly.




Property Condition inspections



At the same time you are making your agent selection, Lexicon must
order property condition inspections on your home in order to purchase your home once an outside
buyer is found, These inspections include, but are not be limited to:





	 	•	 	General Property Condition Inspection
	 
	 	•	 	Pest Inspection (Wood destroying Organism – WDO)
	 
	 	•	 	Radon Inspection, if applicable for your area
	 
	 	•	 	Well and/or septic system inspection if appropriate




When your Relocation Counselor receives the inspection reports from the inspection company, copies
are sent to you and required repairs, if any, will be reviewed with you. The inspection results
allow you time to make any required repairs before a buyer makes an offer. Expenses associated with
any repairs are NOT reimbursable



When repairs are completed during the marketing process and prior to an outside buyer’s offer, the
home has more market appeal and buyers are less likely to want to negotiate price based on
condition.




Title Search



In addition to property condition inspections, Lexicon will contact its national real estate
title company to complete a title search on your home to ensure the title on your home is clear.
The title company will also send you required documents necessary to close the sale with the
outside buyer that you will need to complete and return so Lexicon can close the sale with the new
buyer once an offer is accepted on your home.




					

	 
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Receiving an Offer from

an Outside Buyer



When you receive an acceptable offer from an outside buyer, your Relocation Counselor can assist
you with the negotiation process. You can negotiate with the outside buyer until a verbal
agreement is reached.




DO NOT SIGN ANY CONTRACT OR PURCHASE OFFER.





	•	 	The written offer must list Lexicon Relocation, LLC as the seller.






	•	 	Sale cannot be contingent on the sale of the buyer’s current home.






	•	 	The written offer packet must include all required Lexicon and state required documents including:






	 	o	 	buyer’s lender pre-approval letter
	 
	 	o	 	Lexicon and state property disclosure forms
	 
	 	o	 	inspection reports initialed by buyer.




Your Realtor® will send the outside buyer’s written offer including the above to your Relocation
Counselor for review and approval.



If the offer meets all the requirements for the Buyer Value Option program, and you have completed
and returned to Lexicon and the title company all your required paperwork; your Relocation
Counselor will send you an Employee Home Purchase Agreement (EHPA) to purchase your home for the
same price and terms as the outside buyer’s offer. After you sign and return Lexicon’s offer
(EHPA), Lexicon will sign the written offer from the outside buyer.




Closing the Sale with

Lexicon



When you accept Lexicon’s offer on your home and need your equity to purchase a home in your new
location, Lexicon will have its title company determine the equity in your home. Your equity will
be based on the purchase price less any mortgage balance(s), taxes and interest prorated through
your vacate date or offer acceptance date, whichever is later, and any agreed upon repair costs not
previously completed. You will not be billed for any standard closing costs on the sale of your
home to Lexicon.




Non-covered Closing

Expenses



The following costs are examples of items that are NOT covered closing expenses and will be
deducted from your equity if they are included in the sale to the outside buyer:





	 	•	 	Home Owner Warranties
	 
	 	•	 	Closing Costs typically paid by the buyer
	 
	 	•	 	FHA / VA fees
	 
	 	•	 	Concessions to the Buyer (examples are: repair or decorating allowances, homeowners’
association or property tax credits)
	 
	 	•	 	Buyer Broker Fees
	 
	 	•	 	Prepayment penalties over $2,500




This list is not all-inclusive. Questionable items should be addressed with your Relocation
Counselor during the sale negotiation process.




					

	 
	
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Destination Assistance




Finding the Right

Home



Lexicon understands that finding the right home in the new location is vital to a successful
relocation. Destination services provides access to either a rental finding professional or a
qualified real estate agent who will be able to assist with area counseling and provide specific
information such as:





	 	•	 	Types and price ranges of available rental housing or homes for sale
	 
	 	•	 	Town and neighborhood data
	 
	 	•	 	Property tax information
	 
	 	•	 	Commuting information
	 
	 	•	 	Education, medical, religious and other personal information





For the Renter



Help is available to assist you in renting a home or an apartment in your new location. Your
Relocation Counselor will refer you to a designated rental finding professional. Discovery will
pay the fees associated with the use of one of these agents. These professionals are well
qualified to assist you with area counseling and rental finding assistance. You are responsible
for fees charged by agents who have not been referred to you by your Relocation Counselor.




For the

Homeowner



Selection of a knowledgeable and competent real estate broker in an unfamiliar area is very
important. Do not contact a real estate agent in your new location prior to speaking with your
Lexicon Relocation Counselor.



Lexicon has arranged to provide access to pre-qualified real estate firms and agents available in
the new community who specialize in assisting relocating employees. The realtors recommended by
Lexicon Relocation have been specially trained to address issues that are unique to relocation.
Using one of these agents may relieve you of any pressure to use the services of a friend, relative
or someone less qualified.



You are not required to use a Lexicon recommended agent to purchase or rent your new home. However,
please register your agent with Lexicon prior to contacting the agent yourself.



Go to www.lexiconrelocation.com to access information on selecting communities, schools and buying
a home.




					

	 
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House Hunting Trip = Core Benefit




Eligibility



Employees are eligible for one trip up to a maximum of 5 nights total for you, your spouse and
children. Reimbursable expenses include transportation, lodging and local fares to/from airports.
Reasonable childcare expenses will be reimbursed if the children are not included on the trip.
Other expenses such as house sitting and animal care are covered by your Miscellaneous Expense
Allowance.




Travel Arrangements



All travel arrangements are in accordance with Discovery’s Travel Policy.




Covered Expenses



During the house-hunting trip, the following expenses will be reimbursed:





	 	•	 	Round-trip transportation
	 
	 	•	 	Economy Coach class – if travel by air (move distance must exceed 300 miles)
	 
	 	•	 	Rental car costs
	 
	 	•	 	Mileage reimbursement at corporate mileage rate – if travel by personal auto
	 
	 	•	 	Reasonable lodging (5 nights maximum for homeowners)
	 
	 	•	 	Meal expenses at $40 per diem





Tax Assistance



Reimbursements for house hunting expenses are considered taxable income and will be reported as
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Destination Inspection Program



In addition to obtaining a mortgage on your new home, you may want to
have a home inspections performed prior to completing the
transaction. To assist you with the inspection process your
Relocation Counselor can arrange for a Home Inspection company
representative to contact you and complete a Buyer’s Home Inspection
on a property you wish to purchase.




Service Provides




The service provides the following benefits:





	 	•	 	Written property condition inspection results
	 
	 	•	 	Technical counseling
	 
	 	•	 	“Ask the Inspector” question and answer toll-free number
	 
	 	•	 	No conflict of interest




Please contact your Relocation Counselor to arrange for new home
inspections.







If you choose to use the Destination Inspection Program, please be
aware that any fees you incur in connection with this service will be
paid by you directly to the service provider and not covered under
this policy.







 




					
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New Home Purchase Costs = Core Benefit




Eligibility



There are numerous expenses associated with the closing of a new home.
Discovery will reimburse your normal and customary buyer’s closing costs in
connection with the purchase of your new home. The following criteria must be
met for reimbursement:





	 	•	 	Your new home purchase must occur within two years of your effective
date of transfer.





Qualified Expenses



Normal and customary closing costs for financing include, but are not limited
to:





	 	•	 	Loan origination, commitment, or service fee (maximum 1% of loan
amount) if applicable
	 
	 	•	 	Reasonable attorney (legal) fees
	 
	 	•	 	Conveyance taxes
	 
	 	•	 	Title Insurance — Lender’s coverage only, if typically paid by the
buyer
	 
	 	•	 	Recording fees (including tax stamps)
	 
	 	•	 	Mortgage application fee, credit reports
	 
	 	•	 	Appraisal fees
	 
	 	•	 	Flood certification
	 
	 	•	 	Inspections required by lender
	 
	 	•	 	Survey fees if required by lender





Non-reimbursable Expenses




The following costs will not be considered:





	 	•	 	Discount points
	 
	 	•	 	Property tax, insurance or interest
	 
	 	•	 	Expenses normally charged to seller
	 
	 	•	 	Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI)
	 
	 	•	 	Improvement assessments by State, City, County taxing authorities




If you have any questions on what is normal and customary for your new area,
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Tax Assistance



Reimbursement or payment of certain reimbursement
expenses may be considered taxable income and will
be reported as such. Loan origination fees may be
tax deductible and will not be tax assisted. The
remaining closing costs may be tax assisted (see Tax
Considerations).




Buyer Brokerage



Under Buyer Brokerage, a buyer may retain the
services of a real estate broker who agrees to help
the buyer locate and purchase a home for the best
possible price.



In contrast to the traditional approach, a buyer
broker’s basic duty is to work in the best interest
of the buyer, pointing out flaws or other potential
problems with specific properties in order to help
the buyer negotiate the most favorable purchase
terms possible.



Since Buyer Brokerage creates a totally different
set of responsibilities and loyalties for all the
parties involved in real estate transactions,
responsibility for the compensation of buyer brokers
can also shift.



In some instances the buyer’s broker will split the
total fee with the seller’s listing broker. In
other cases, the buyer of the property is
responsible for paying a fee to the buyer’s broker.
The key point to remember is that Buyer Brokerage
may create a financial obligation for purchasers
that would otherwise not exist under a traditional
approach.







If you choose to use Buyer Brokerage, please be
aware that any fees you incur in connection with
this service will not be reimbursed under this
policy. You are free to utilize the Miscellaneous
Expense Allowance to cover these potential
additional costs.







 




					
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New Home Mortgage = Core Benefit




Preferred Lender



As an added benefit to the relocation policy, Lexicon has
established a relationship with Lexicon Relocation’s national
mortgage partners to assist eligible transferring employees in
obtaining financing in the new area. These national mortgage lenders
offer competitive interest rates and a wide variety of mortgage
programs. The service will include discrete, confidential mortgage
counseling. Pre-qualification will be available to the employee to
utilize before going on the house-hunting trip.




Direct Bill



Because the mortgage companies are familiar with the Lexicon, you
should experience easy processing and reduced documentation. By
utilizing one of these preferred mortgage companies, all
reimbursable closing costs on the new home purchase that are within
your relocation expense cap will be direct billed to Lexicon
Relocation.




Advantages



Using the services of these preferred lenders offers many advantages:





	 	•	 	Mortgage loan pre-approval process






	 	•	 	Direct billing of closing costs






	 	•	 	Consideration of spouse income




Your Relocation Counselor will describe the program options with you
and can arrange to have a representative from these lenders contact
you. If you would like to contact the lenders directly, please see
the information below. Please identify yourself as an employee of
Discovery



The Lenders’ websites contain valuable and informative materials
including loan calculators and pre-qualification tools. Visit today
to pre-qualify or apply for your new mortgage.




Contact Information




	 	 	 	 	 
	Wachovia Mortgage

	 	800/776-3396
	 	relo@wachovia.com
	Countrywide Home Loans

	 	800/659-7356
	 	relocation@countrywide.com
	Wells Fargo Home Mtg.

	 	800/382-3093
	 	notifications@wellsfargo.com
	Proficio Mortgage

	 	888/680-6841
	 	www.proficiomortgage.com






Closing Cost Reimbursement



If you do not use the direct bill option, you must submit an
official copy of the HUD within two weeks following the closing
date. If the advance is not cleared by submission of the HUD, the
entire amount of the advance will be considered taxable income and
no tax assistance will be provided.




 




					
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Renter’s Assistance = Core Benefit




Eligibility



If you are presently renting a home or apartment, you should read and
become familiar with the provisions for canceling / terminating your lease.




Lease Termination



You should communicate your transfer date to the landlord as soon as
possible and obtain a copy of the lease to review your options with the
landlord.



The lease may contain a transfer clause, which would allow you to break it.



You or your landlord may be able to sublet the unit.



You may be required to pay a lease cancellation fee, which is reimbursable
for up to two months rent for fees directly related to canceling the lease.
Every effort should be made to keep this expense to a minimum. You are
responsible for any damage or loss of security deposits.



Please speak to your Relocation Counselor for help determining the best
schedule for your move and for preparing for discussions with your
landlord. In many cases, landlords can be very reasonable in dealing with
matters of corporate relocation.




Finder’s Fees



The Company will also reimburse a finder’s fee in metro New York City only,
up to one month’s new rent, as necessary and when customary in the new
location. You are eligible for a one day tour with a Lexicon Relocation
Destination Services agent at your new location. You are responsible for
fees charged by agents who have not been referred to you by your Relocation
Counselor.




New Lease Agreement



A new lease should be examined carefully before it is signed. Should the
new lease not already contain one, negotiate a cancellation clause that
will give you the right to cancel the lease without penalty in the event of
an employer-initiated transfer. However, if the landlord insists on a
penalty, try to negotiate a cancellation fee of the equivalent of one
month’s rent or not more than two month’s rent.



You SHOULD include the following “Transfer Clause” when executing a lease
agreement:



“Notwithstanding any other provisions of this lease, it is agreed between
the tenant and the landlord or his / her agent that in the event that the
tenant is relocated by the tenant’s employer to a new location, the tenant
shall have the option of terminating this lease:



Upon giving the Landlord or his / her agent at least thirty (30) days
notice in writing by certified mail;




OR



Upon the tenant paying to the landlord or his / her agent a sum of
$___*, exclusive of any security and / or damage deposit for said
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If this lease is terminated due to transfer, the security and / or damage
deposit shall be returned to tenant as provided elsewhere in this lease.



A letter or copy of a letter from the tenant’s employer attesting to the
transfer shall be considered satisfactory proof of such transfer.”



*Not to exceed two month’s rent — it is your responsibility to negotiate
this figure as low as possible.



Modifications may be made in the Transfer Clause to conform to local custom.




Tax Assistance



Reimbursements or payments for Lease Cancellation and Finder’s Fee expenses
are considered taxable income and will be reported as such. Tax assistance
will be provided (see Tax Considerations).




 




					
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Moving Your Household Goods = Core Benefit




Overview




In anticipation of your forthcoming move, Discovery will pack and ship your household and personal
goods. Lexicon Relocation has contracted with a top quality, national van line to provide this
service to you. You will be given a mover who is best suited to provide you with quality service
based on your location.



You should contact your Relocation Counselor as early as possible to establish a preliminary
schedule as household goods shipments can take up to three weeks to book. Once Lexicon Relocation
contacts the mover, a representative will be contacting you to arrange for a pre-move survey. This
person will work with you in all subsequent scheduling of packing, moving and delivery.



Covered Shipment Expenses:




The following expenses and services are covered:




	 	•	 	Packing and shipping of ordinary household goods and personal effects
	 
	 	•	 	Disconnect and reconnect of normal household appliances provided by the carrier





Items Not Eligible to be Transported — Expenses/Services Not Covered




The following expenses and services are not covered:




	 	•	 	Picking up or dropping off furnishings of secondary homes or items in storage
	 
	 	•	 	Shipment of hazardous materials such as explosives, chemicals, flammable materials,
firearms, garden chemicals
	 
	 	•	 	Shipment of hot tubs / spas, sheds, above ground pools
	 
	 	•	 	Valuables such as jewelry, currency, dissertations or publishable papers, and other
collectibles or items of extraordinary value
	 
	 	•	 	Removal, disassembling or installation of carpeting, drapery rods, storage sheds or
other permanent fixtures
	 
	 	•	 	Shipment of boats, recreational vehicles and unusually heavy or cumbersome hobby
materials
	 
	 	•	 	Extra pickups or deliveries at any location other than your primary residence
	 
	 	•	 	Overtime charges (weekends and evening hours)
	 
	 	•	 	Special packing or transportation of frozen foods, plants, wine collections or other
perishables
	 
	 	•	 	Moving or shipping such items as trees, shrubs, construction materials, firewood,
livestock and other non-domestic and domestic animals
	 
	 	•	 	Tips or other gratuities to the moving company’s employees
	 
	 	•	 	Any services performed by the employee, dependents or relatives. Special charges
associated with assembly or disassembly of personal furnishings (exclusive of beds),
antiques, specialty items, satellite dish/ antennae, swing sets, patio furniture or other
outdoor fixtures






	 				
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Handling Oversized Items




With prior review by your Relocation Counselor, Discovery may provide for the shipment of
recreational vehicles; e.g., jet skis, snowmobiles, motorcycles, if they cannot be driven or towed.
They must be able to be shipped as part of the regular shipment of household goods and will be
shipped in lieu of an automobile. Other large items such as grandfather clocks and slate pool
tables that require crating will be shipped in the van with your other household goods.



Valuation Coverage




Valuation coverage at full replacement value (up to $100,000 based on the weight of your shipment
is provided for your personal property while in transit. The valuation does not cover: bank
accounts, bills, deeds, evidence of debt, currency, letters of credit, passports, airline or other
tickets, securities, bullion, precious stones, stamp or coin collections. Special arrangements
should be made for these items.



Additional valuation is at your expense. Consult your personal insurance policy
representative for an explanation of coverage for items in transit, as well as coverage for vacant
property at the former and/or new locations, if applicable.



Flexible Household Moving Benefits




Automobiles




You are encouraged to drive your personal car(s) to the new location when you report to work.
Mileage reimbursement is made at the company’s current mileage rate. If the distance to the new
location is more than 300 miles and less than 500 miles, you may ship one (1) automobile. If the
distance to the new location exceeds 500 miles, you may ship two (2) automobiles. Insurance on
such vehicles will be provided, however, vehicles that are shipped are not eligible for mileage
expense reimbursement. Shipment of Automobiles is a Flexible Relocation Benefit.



Storage




You should make every effort to move directly to your permanent residence. If your new home is not
accessible for delivery of your household goods or if you are required to vacate your previous
residence due to a buyer requiring immediate occupancy, temporary storage will be provided for a
period not to exceed 30 days. Delivery out of storage will be covered as well. If a partial
shipment is made, you will be responsible for all expenses associated with additional shipments.
Storage of household goods is considered a Flexible relocation benefit.



Pets




Pet transportation is your responsibility and is not a covered expense in this policy. Your
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Temporary Living = Flexible Benefit




Eligibility




If you are required to report to work at the new location before it is possible to move your
family, you will be reimbursed for reasonable expenses incurred while away from home and visits to
the family for a specified period if you have funds available in your flexible benefit policy.
Temporary living coverage will only be paid when you are incurring expenses at both the old and new
location. See Final Move Trip for information about covered expenses for your actual move.



Covered Expenses




Cost of meals or groceries while in temporary living are not reimbursable. Your Relocation
Counselor will assist you in obtaining suitable living facilities. The expenses incurred for
temporary living accommodations are billed directly to Lexicon.



Excluded Expenses




You will not receive reimbursement for any other expenses, including car rental expenses during
your temporary living. You should plan on using your personal auto during this time, as car rental
fees are not reimbursable. If the move distance is greater than 500 miles, you may pre-ship one
car.



Return Trips Home




If you report to your new location before being joined by your family, you may be reimbursed for
return trips to visit your family. Return trips must follow Discovery’s Travel Policy.



Tax Assistance




Reimbursements or payments for Temporary Living expenses are considered taxable income and will be
reported as such.




	 				
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Duplicate Housing = Flexible Benefit




Overview




If you close on a home in your new location prior to the sale of your home in the former location,
Discovery will reimburse you for up to 6 months of duplicate housing expenses to a maximum of
$10,000.



Reimbursed Expenses




Discovery will reimburse you for the duplicate housing expenses incurred on the lower of the two
home payments for the following:




	 	•	 	Mortgage Interest (1st mortgage only)





Payment of duplicate expenses is based on the actual number of days which expenses overlap and will
be reimbursed up to a maximum of 6 months based on the dates of homeownership.



Reimbursement will be made upon receipt of documented duplicate expenses such as your mortgage
statement.



Tax Assistance




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Final Move Trip = Flexible Benefit




Overview




You may be reimbursed for one-way transportation for you and your family to travel to the new
location. Final Trip expenses are considered a Flexible relocation benefit.



Final Move Defined




The final move trip is defined as one day in the old and one day in the new and days en route. Any
remaining days are considered temporary living.



Air Travel




All travel arrangements are in accordance with Discovery’s Travel Policy. Air Travel will be
reimbursed as follows:




	 	•	 	Airfare via coach class if the move is over 300 miles, 7-day advance purchase ticket is
required.
	 
	 	•	 	Actual and reasonable costs for subsistence in transit or related to transportation,
including transportation to and from the airport, baggage transfer, rental car (if car (s)
have been shipped).





Personal Automobile Travel




Personal Automobile Travel will be reimbursed as follows:




	 	•	 	If the move is less than 300 miles, mileage will be reimbursed at the current corporate
mileage rate.
	 
	 	•	 	If the move is over 300 miles and you choose to drive, you will be reimbursed for
reasonable lodging, meals and mileage at the current corporate mileage rate.
	 
	 	•	 	Actual and reasonable costs for subsistence in transit for you and your dependents
including meals and lodging.





Tax Assistance




Meals and mileage over the IRS mileage cap are considered taxable income and will be tax assisted.
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Tax Considerations




IRS — Federal Income Tax




Federal income tax laws require many of the relocation expenses paid by an employer to or on behalf
of an employee to be reported as income on the employee’s W-2 (Wage and Tax Statement) for the year
in which payment is made.



Tax Assistance




Discovery may provide tax assistance of 25% Federal plus supplemental State & FICA tax on many of
these payments made to you.



Definitions




To better understand how tax assistance works, the following terms are defined:




	 	•	 	Excludable expenses
	 
	 	•	 	Deductible expenses
	 
	 	•	 	Non-deductible expenses





Excludable Expenses




Some expenses are considered non-income items and do not require reporting to the IRS as income to
you. Examples of excludable expenses are:




	 	•	 	Buyer Value Option Home Sale program costs
	 
	 	•	 	Shipment of your household goods
	 
	 	•	 	Storage of your household goods (first 30 days);
	 
	 	•	 	Final move expenses, excluding meals and mileage reimbursement up to the IRS limit for
Final Trip mileage.





Deductible Expenses




Deductible expenses are those that can be deducted from your taxable income at the time you prepare
your annual federal income tax return. Examples of deductible expenses are:




	 	•	 	Mortgage interest provided for Duplicate Housing
	 
	 	•	 	Loan origination or discount points
	 
	 	•	 	Prepayment Penalty





Non-deductible Expenses




Non-deductible expenses are all relocation expenses that are neither excludable nor deductible.
They will be included on your W-2 and are taxable as income. Examples of non-deductible expenses
are:




	 	•	 	Final trip in route meals and mileage reimbursement over the IRS moving cap
	 
	 	•	 	House hunting and Temporary Living Cost
	 
	 	•	 	Lease Cancellation
	 
	 	•	 	Miscellaneous Expense Allowance (taxes will be withheld from this payment)
	 
	 	•	 	Storage over 30 days





Tax Assistance Payments




Payments for tax assistance are not paid to you. Instead, the payments are calculated and included
in your W-2 as withheld taxes. The tax assistance is then submitted to the proper government
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Payments Not Eligible for Tax Assistance




The relocation expense payments that are not tax assisted are identified in the appropriate
sections of this handbook. You can also refer to the tax summary information table located on the
following page.
For those expenses, taxes will be withheld from any reimbursement made to you. The withholding
amount is determined using supplemental rates.



Recordkeeping




Please note:




	 	•	 	You are encouraged to keep records and receipts of all your expenses
	 
	 	•	 	A year-end tax reporting statement that will itemize all of your relocation expenses
will be prepared and sent to you from Lexicon Relocation





Tax Advice




Discovery does not assume responsibility for specific guidance in the matter of filing individual
tax returns — this remains your responsibility. You may wish to consult a professional tax
advisor for details on the tax implications of your relocation. Along with the seeking the
assistance of a professional tax advisor, consider reading the following IRS information guides:




	 	•	 	Publication 521 — Moving Expenses
	 
	 	•	 	Publication 523 — Tax Information on Selling Your Home





To order these guides or necessary tax forms call 1-800-TAX-FORM. You can also access these forms
on the IRS web site: www.irs.ustres.gov




	 				
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Tax Summary




	 	 	 	 	 	 	 
	 	 	 	 	 	 	Tax
	Provision	 	Added to W-2	 	Taxable Income	 	Assistance
	Buyer Value Option Home Sale on your Old Home

	 	No
	 	No
	 	No
	Duplicate Housing

	 	Yes
	 	Yes
	 	Yes1
	Final Move Trip

	 	No
	 	No
	 	Yes2
	Home Finding Trip

	 	Yes
	 	Yes
	 	Yes
	Lease Cancellation

	 	Yes
	 	Yes
	 	Yes
	Miscellaneous Allowance

	 	Yes
	 	Yes
	 	No
	Movement of Household Goods

	 	No
	 	No
	 	N/A
	New Home Closing Costs

	 	Yes
	 	Yes
	 	Yes3
	Storage of Household Goods (up to 30 days)

	 	No
	 	No
	 	N/A
	Storage of Household Goods over 30 days

	 	Yes
	 	Yes
	 	Yes
	Temporary Living/Trips Home

	 	Yes
	 	Yes
	 	Yes








 




			
	1	 	Interest payments are considered deductible and will
not be tax assisted.
	 
	2	 	In 2008, the first $.19 per mile of mileage
reimbursement is not taxable income. All mileage over $.19 per mile is taxable
income and will be tax assisted. Meals incurred during your move to the new
location are taxable income and will be tax assisted.
	 
	3	 	Due to their deductibility, Loan Origination Fees and
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U.S. Executive Relocation Policy

Repayment Agreement — Tier C




In order to receive relocation benefits, the Repayment Agreement must be signed and returned to
Discovery before any relocation related expenses are paid/reimbursed.



	 	 	 	 	 
	Employee Name:
	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	 
 
	 	 





	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	Please Print	 	 	 	 	 	 
	Social Security Number:

	 	 	 	New Location:	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	 

	 	 	 	 
 
	 	 






	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 
	Effective Date of Transfer:

	 	 	 	Division / Dept.:	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	 

	 	 	 	 
 
	 	 






	 	 	 	 	 	 	 
	Manager’s Name:
	 	 	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	 
 	 	 	 	 





	 	 	 	 	 
	This Agreement is effective as of date signed. It is between Discovery and
	 	 	 	 
	 
	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	(“Employee”)
	 	 
	 


	 	 	 	 






As of the effective date of this Agreement, Discovery has or will spend a sum of money for the
purpose of reassigning the Employee and the Employee’s eligible household members to new work
location.



The Employee acknowledges receipt of a Relocation Policy, which is incorporated herein by
reference. This Policy sets forth those items which Discovery will either pay on behalf of the
Employee or reimburse the Employee, including, but not limited to, those expenses associated with
the lump sum allowance and movement of household goods.



In consideration of Discovery’s direct payment and / or reimbursement of expenses associated with
the Employee’s relocation, the Employee agrees that should he/she voluntarily terminate employment
within 12 months of relocation, the Employee agrees to repay all direct payments.



Discovery may withhold from any wages due the Employee all advances either not reconciled within 30
days, or due as a result of your voluntary termination within 12 months after the Employee is
assigned to commence at the new location.



Further, the Employee confirms that neither he/she nor any other household member is receiving
relocation benefits from any other company or source. The Employee acknowledges that relocation
benefits paid by Discovery would be subject to reduction, if benefits were also paid by another
source.



The employee agrees to follow and comply with all conditions of this policy.



AUTHORIZATION AND ROUTING:




	 	 	 
	 
	Employee’s Signature

	 	Date Signed
	 
	 	 
	 
	Discovery Signature

	 	Date Signed







	 				
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