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Long Term Assignment Policy 1 April 2015
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WHERE TO FIND THINGS . 1.
Introduction ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 5
2.
Who’s this policy for? .......................................................................................................................................................................... 5
3.
Definitions ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 5
4.
What are the assignment terms? .................................................................................................................................................... 6
5.
What happens to my Home Country Compensation, Employment Terms and Benefits? ................................... 6 i. Home Country compensation ...................................................................................................................................................... 6 ii. Home Country benefits .................................................................................................................................................................. 6 iii. Pension ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 6 iv. Home Benefits .................................................................................................................................................................................. 6 v. Home Country leave & policies................................................................................................................................................... 6 Working hours................................................................................................................................................................................... 6 Annual leave....................................................................................................................................................................................... 6 Sick pay ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 6 Maternity & Paternity leave ....................................................................................................................................................... 7 Short-term emergency leave ..................................................................................................................................................... 7 vi. Home Country car & other allowances .................................................................................................................................. 7
6.
Pre-Assignment - What do I need to consider before I leave? .......................................................................................... 8 i. Pre-Assignment Visit ....................................................................................................................................................................... 8 ii. Immigration, visas & work permits .......................................................................................................................................... 8 iii. Home Country housing ................................................................................................................................................................. 9 iv. Pre-departure tax consultation ................................................................................................................................................ 9 v. Home Country schooling ............................................................................................................................................................ 10 vi. Other pre-assignment considerations ................................................................................................................................ 10
7.
Relocating overseas – what do I need to consider about getting to the Host Country? .................................... 11 i. Travelling to the Host Country at the start of your assignment ............................................................................... 11 ii. Shipment of household goods ................................................................................................................................................. 11 iii. Storage .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 13 iv.Relocating pets............................................................................................................................................................................... 13 v. Moving days ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 13 Internal, Long Term Assignment Policy:, Version2, Page 2 of 26
8.
What does my assignment package contain? ....................................................................................................................... 13 i. Allowances & benefits (start of assignment).................................................................................................................... 13 ii. Allowances & benefits (throughout the assignment/ongoing) ............................................................................... 15 Host Country housing budget.................................................................................................................................................. 15 Utilities ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 16 Purchasing a property in the host country ........................................................................................................................ 16 Cost of living allowance (COLA) ............................................................................................................................................ 16 Location allowance....................................................................................................................................................................... 16 Schooling in the Host Country ................................................................................................................................................ 16 Flight budget ................................................................................................................................................................................... 17 International medical cover/insurance ............................................................................................................................... 18 Medical Emergency ...................................................................................................................................................................... 18 Dental ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 18 Insurance ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 19 Travel insurance ....................................................................................................................................................................... 19 Contents Insurance ................................................................................................................................................................. 19 Liability Insurance ................................................................................................................................................................... 19 Sickness whilst on assignment ............................................................................................................................................... 19 Claiming expenses whilst on assignment........................................................................................................................... 19 Security and safety....................................................................................................................................................................... 19 iii. Allowances & benefits (limited/one off support) .......................................................................................................... 19 Language lessons .......................................................................................................................................................................... 19 Cultural training ............................................................................................................................................................................. 20 Settling in support ........................................................................................................................................................................ 20 Spousal support budget ............................................................................................................................................................. 20 Host Country car ............................................................................................................................................................................ 20
9.
Other considerations ........................................................................................................................................................................ 21 i. What do I need to know about Tax and social security? ............................................................................................... 21 Tax equalisation............................................................................................................................................................................. 21 Social security................................................................................................................................................................................. 21
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ii. What‘s my next move when my assignment ends? ....................................................................................................... 21 Assignment extension................................................................................................................................................................. 21 Reassignment ................................................................................................................................................................................. 22 Localisation...................................................................................................................................................................................... 22 iii. Other than the above, is there any reason my assignment might end earlier than the stated end date in my contract? .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 22 Early termination of assignment due to business conditions or personal reasons ......................................... 22 Termination of assignment due to resignation or dismissal ...................................................................................... 22 vi. I am repatriating, what support will I get for my move back home? .................................................................... 23 Travel expenses.............................................................................................................................................................................. 23 Immigration ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 23 Shipment of household goods ................................................................................................................................................. 23 Temporary living expenses ....................................................................................................................................................... 24 Disturbance allowance ............................................................................................................................................................... 24 Termination of Host Country lease ....................................................................................................................................... 24 Policy information. ....................................................................................................................................................................... 26 Ownership and confidentiality ............................................................................................................................................... 26
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1. Introduction
In the event that you transfer to a local contract or return home, all assignment cash allowances will cease on the
The Tesco Long Term Assignment Policy provides a consistent relocation service for our colleagues who are required to move overseas on a temporary basis for work purposes. The Long Term Assignment Policy is effective from 1 April 2015, and supersedes all prior programmes, policies, guidelines and statements, whether provided verbally or in writing.
last day of your assignment.
Tesco reserves the right to amend, suspend or withdraw the Long Term Assignment Policy and any of the benefits at Tesco’s discretion. The Long Term Assignment Policy should be used in conjunction with an Assignment Agreement. Any benefits received as part of the Long Term Assignment Policy are dependent on eligibility and will clearly be outlined in the Assignment Agreement and Assignment Illustration.
Employment means (i) you have not resigned nor given
If you are on assignment for less than one year you will be covered by the Short Term Assignment policy. The terms of this Long Term Assignment Policy will only apply whilst you remain in “Eligible Employment”. Eligible notice of your intent to resign; and (ii) Your employment has not been terminated or been given notice of termination of employment.
3. Definitions Home country – Your home country is the country of
2. Who’s this policy for?
your underlying employment contract and will be stated in your Assignment Agreement.
The Long Term Assignment Policy is only applicable if you are on international assignment between one and
Host country – Your host country is the country to which
three years. Any extension to the assignment period will
you have been assigned by Tesco. The host country will
Be considered an exception and will be subject to
also be identified in your Assignment Agreement.
approval by the Head of Global Mobility. Dependent Colleagues who have been identified as going on
Spouse/eligible domestic partner
international assignment should fulfill one of the following
Unmarried children under the age of 18
principles:
Unmarried children up to the age of 22 in full time
Corporate Control (CEO /FD)
Critical
Business
Need
(short
education attending an accredited college or term
skills
shortage/or emergency cover)
Long term Project/Change programme
Personal Development
university
An immediate family member who you are the legally nominated carer for
Family members – your / your spouse’s parents or At the end of your assignment you may return to your home country or re-assign to another location. If at any point your assignment role becomes permanent and you are required to remain in the host country, you will be required to localise. If you do not wish to localise Tesco will return you to your home country on completion of your assignment.
siblings. Domestic Staff – nannies / maids, live in childminders
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4. What are the assignment terms? The
assignment
by
your
Throughout your long-term assignment, where applicable,
of
and subject to the plan rules, you will be able to continue
accompanying dependents, and, for a limited number of
participation in your home country retirement or pension
elements, your work level.
plan. Please note that some plans will remove members if
Any dependents may join you on assignment (see
they exceed the maximum assignment length which in
definition). Tesco will not cover the cost for any family
some cases is 5 years.
country
is
determined
Pension
number
home/host
package
iii.
combination,
members or domestic staff that may accompany you on
iv.
assignment.
5. What happens to my Home Country Compensation, Employment Terms and Benefits?
Home Benefits
You will remain on your home country benefits plan whilst on
assignment.
Throughout
your
international
assignment, any existing contributions/deductions in line with home country benefit schemes will continue.
i.
Home Country compensation v.
Home Country leave & policies
You will remain on home country payroll whilst on assignment. Any pay or cash bonus will continue to be
Working hours
paid into your home country bank account. Compensation reviews will continue to apply in line with home country
Whilst your home country terms and conditions remain in
practice (with host country input with regards to
place for the duration of your long term assignment, your
performance).
working hours should be in line with host country practice.
If a pay change is requested either prior
to your assignment starting or whilst you are on assignment, home and host country approvals must be
Annual leave
sought prior to the change. Your
ii. Home Country benefits Discretionary Incentive Awards
home
country
annual
leave
entitlement
is
unaffected. Your host country Line Manager should approve all leave requests, and any leave requests should be reported to your Mobility Manager in host
During your assignment, you will continue to receive
country. Any unused annual leave may be carried over to
discretionary incentive award(s) under the current Tesco
the following year at the discretion of your Line Manager
scheme
in the host country. You will also be eligible to take public
for
employees.
The
payment
of
these
discretionary incentive awards will be dependent upon
holidays customary in the host country.
your performance in the host country, the performance of the Tesco Group, and the performance of your host
Sick pay
business and the rules of the scheme. While on assignment, you will continue to be covered by the
provisions
of
your
current
disability/sickness programmes.
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home
country
You must inform your
Host Country Line Manager and Mobility Team if you are
What happens if I currently receive a car allowance at
on sick leave.
home ?
Maternity, adoption & paternity leave
If you are going to a “need car country” you will receive a car on assignment and your car allowance will cease.
If you request maternity, adoption or paternity leave
during your long-term assignment, home country policies
In other host countries the car provision is
will apply. Your host country should be made aware of
dependent on the host country Car Policy. Liaise
any leave requests.
with your Mobility Manager to check their approach. If you receive a car in a non-need car
Short-term emergency leave
country, your home car allowance will cease.
Any emergency leave must be taken in line with the short-
What happens if I currently receive a car at home?
term emergency leave policy in effect in your home
country. If a member of your immediate family (or the immediate family of your spouse/dependents as defined
You must return your car in the home country and fuel card if applicable
under the “definitions” section) becomes seriously ill or
dies while you are on assignment, Tesco will pay return (round trip) travel costs for you and any dependents to
If you are in a “need car country” you will receive a car on assignment
return back to your home country. The current home
country Tesco Travel & Expenses policy will apply.
In other host countries the car provision is dependent on the host country Car Policy. Liaise
vi.
Home Country car & other allowances
with your Mobility Manager to check their approach.
If you currently receive a car or car allowance at home, the provision may be different in the host country. If you
vii.
Other cash allowances
do not receive either a car or car allowance at home, you may not be eligible to receive a car or car allowance in
Other contractual cash allowances in the home country
the host country.
will
Tesco will not offset the loss resulting from the forced sale
Agreement provides for a different arrangement).
generally
continue
(unless
your
Assignment
(or early lease termination) of personal cars. Tesco will not cover the cost for loss of no claims discount.
Tesco will not reimburse you for any home country entitlements
If you go on assignment to a “need car” location it is a
or
allowances
that
consequence of your assignment.
necessary requirement for the safety of the assignee to provide a car and in some cases a local driver. If you wish to opt out of the need car & driver policy this is a direct breach of safety regulations and would not be approved unless there are exceptional circumstances.
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are
lost
as
a
6. Pre-Assignment - What do I need to consider before I leave?
trip. Child care expenses will not be reimbursed in the home country during the pre-assignment visit. Tesco will cover the cost of air fare, accommodation and allowable
i.
Pre-Assignment Visit
expenses associated with your pre-assignment trip. Air travel and accommodation should be arranged through
You and your spouse/partner will be eligible for a pre-
Tesco’s appointed Global Travel Services. You should
assignment visit for up to five calendar days prior to the
inform Tesco’s Global Travel Services that you are an
start of your long term assignment. If school age children
International Assignee undertaking a pre-assignment
are required to undertake any tests or interviews at
visit.
schools in the host country, then they will also be covered
ii.
for a pre-assignment visit.
Immigration, visas & work permits
The pre-assignment visit should not generally be taken
Tesco strictly adheres to global immigration compliance.
more than three months before the expected assignment
As a result, you must ensure you have the correct, valid
start date.
immigration documents, work permits and visas in place at all times while on your long term assignment. Fees
The following should be accomplished during your pre-
associated with acquiring immigration documents will be
assignment visit:
paid or reimbursed by Tesco.
Investigate housing options within the budget
Immigration for you
guidelines for your family size;
Investigate
school
options
and
entry
Neither you nor any member of your family may start an
requirements and secure enrolment for your
international assignment without first obtaining the correct
child(ren); and
and necessary immigration documents and travel visas. It
Arrange an orientation of the area
is your responsibility to ensure that these documents remain valid throughout your assignment, and that your
The local mobility team in the host country will assist with
accompanying family members (if applicable) have the
arranging appointments to allow you to accomplish the
relevant visas to enable them to reside in the host
above.
country.
Immigration for pre-assignment visit
Tesco will engage an appointed immigration supplier to assist you in obtaining the required documents. This can
You should contact your home country travel desk for
be a lengthy process for a variety of reasons out of
assistance with visas for your trip (including any visas
Tesco’s control. For this reason, you should start the
required for dependents joining you on the trip).
visa/application process as soon as you have formally agreed to the terms of your assignment. Procedures vary
Expenses for pre-assignment visit
by country and the appointed immigration supplier will advise you of the proper steps.
Tesco will reimburse you for specific expenses incurred while travelling to and returning from your pre-assignment
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Immigration for your family
prior to subletting, as there are often restrictions and covenants written into lease agreements (or outright
Tesco will endeavor to provide any eligible accompanying
prohibitions in the case of “rent controlled” properties,
dependents with a visa to join you on assignment (subject
where applicable). There can also be tax and legal
to host country immigration regulations). Host country
implications about which you should be aware.
visa regulations may not allow your dependents to work, so please check with the immigration authorities if your
Temporary accommodation prior to departure
spouse intends to work. If an additional employment visa is required for your spouse to work the cost of this will not
If you need to move out of your home country
be covered by Tesco (unless your dependent will be
accommodation prior to your departure on assignment,
working for a Tesco office). Tesco will not assist a non-
Tesco will support by providing appropriate temporary
recognised dependent to obtain a visa and/or work permit
accommodation. This should be for a maximum of two
allowing him or her to legally reside or work in the host
calendar days. Subsistence or other miscellaneous costs
country.
incurred while in temporary accommodation in the home
.
country will not be covered.
iii.
Home Country housing iv.
Pre-departure tax consultation
Homeowner Before departing for your long-term assignment, you will If you own a property in your home country, you may
be provided with details of the tax equalisation policy. You
choose to rent it out for the duration of your assignment.
will be contacted by the designated team, who will
Tesco will offer no assistance with regard to the sale or
arrange a meeting with you. This meeting provides the
rental of your home country principal residence. As there
opportunity to review:
are income tax and legal implications to selling/renting your home, it is strongly recommended that you consult
The scope of services your Tax Advisors are
with professional tax and housing experts if you are
engaged to offer you, including timelines for your
considering such sale/rental. You should be aware that,
action; and
any sale/rental could impact your personal tax obligations
Home
country
tax
consequences
of
living
in your home and or host country. Tesco takes no
abroad, and the tax obligations relating to any
responsibility for any additional tax costs that may arise
ongoing investments (e.g., a Home country rental
from such sale/rental. We also specifically recommend
property or investment portfolio) while you are
that you review your insurance coverage and update as
away.
required to ensure that you are properly covered during your assignment.
Your Tax Advisors are only engaged to perform the specific services which will be outlined in your meetings
Renter – Subletting your rental property
with them. Anything outside those services, including, but not limited to, tax planning or consultancy advice, are
Tesco will offer no assistance with regard to the sublet of
your responsibility and not that of your Tax Advisors.
your home country property. It is strongly recommended that you consult with professional tax and housing experts
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Your Tax Advisors will help you to stay tax compliant
your host country during the course of your assignment.
while you are abroad. You will be required to provide
No reimbursement for alternative destinations beyond the
them with annual income tax filing information required to
host country principal work location will be permitted.
prepare your home and host country income tax returns. It is essential that this is done on a timely basis – the
vi.
Other pre-assignment considerations
important due dates will be explained to you by your Tax Advisors. Failure to provide information within the agreed
Immunisations
timelines will result in individuals being held personally accountable for any penalties and interest incurred as a
Please discuss with the Health and Wellbeing team or
result of the late filing of your return.
refer to Tesco travel policy regarding any immunisations you may require for your assignment.
v.
Home Country schooling Medical records
Tesco will cover education costs in your host country for your accompanying school age children. You will be
Prior to transferring, it is good practice to obtain copies of
provided with assistance in searching for appropriate
your medical records for all family members and take a
schooling in the host country.
copy to your host country for your new doctor. This information should be carried in your hand luggage and
Where suitable schooling is not available in your host
should not be sent in the household goods shipment.
country, Tesco may contribute towards the cost of boarding school in your home country. Tesco will cover
Legal
these costs at a capped amount, and these costs must be comparable to host country schooling costs.
We recommend you engage a qualified legal advisor to draft a will (or update an existing will) prior to departure.
If your children attend boarding school prior to the start of
Consideration should be given to the applicability
the assignment and they remain in that school during
of/interaction
your assignment, no school fees will be covered.
estate/inheritance
If your children are in a fee-paying school prior to your
arrangements is for your account.
with
host tax
country
laws.
The
probate cost
of
and these
assignment, it is your responsibility to provide sufficient notice of withdrawal to the school. Tesco will not cover
Business conduct
any costs associated with late notice of withdrawal. Likewise, if you withdraw your child from school in the
It is expected that, as an employee assigned overseas,
host country without appropriate notice, Tesco may not
you will comply with the laws in both your home and host
cover associated losses such as a deposit or advanced
countries. It is also expected that you will conduct all
fees.
business affairs with high standards of integrity ensuring that no conflict of interest exists. You should refer to the
If you have dependent children under the age of 18 or up
Tesco Code of Business Conduct for further detail.
to the age of 22 attending full time education in your home country, Tesco will reimburse the cost for one return (round-trip) airfare per child, per term, to visit you in
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Pre-booked travel arrangements
ii.
Shipment of household goods
Any pre-booked personal travel arrangements made prior
Tesco will bear the cost of shipping your belongings to
to the commencement of the assignment will not be
the host country location. This includes the cost of
reimbursed by Tesco.
shipping by air and/or sea freight and insurance. Tesco will appoint a shipping supplier who will provide the
7. Relocating overseas – what do I need to consider about getting to the Host Country?
following packing & moving services for your relocation:
Full export wrap & pack of your household goods (excluding prohibited items – see below)
i.
Travelling to the Host Country at the start of your assignment
Taking
apart
any
standard
furniture
for
transportation and reassembling on arrival in host country
Flights to Host Country
Unpacking
your
items
from
the
shipping
container / road transportation at the host At the start of your assignment, your travel (and that of your eligible accompanying family) to the host country should be arranged via the most direct route. Unless
location
Removal of packaging and debris on the day of unpacking
otherwise stated in your Assignment Agreement, the current home Tesco Travel & Expenses policy for air travel
will
apply.
Where
appropriate,
Your shipping/road freight entitlement
ground
transportation may be reimbursed in line with the current
You will be provided with air & sea freight of the below
home Tesco travel policy.
volumes for your relocation overseas:
Road Travel to Host Country
Air freight
reasonable costs will be reimbursed to the extent that
Family Size 1 Family Size 2
Sea / Road Shipment 20ft 20ft
these do not exceed the cost of air travel. Your driving
Family Size 3+
40ft
77 cu.ft
If you wish to drive your car to the host country,
expense receipts are required for reimbursement through the expense system and you need to make sure you have adequate insurance and breakdown coverage. Any import duty, taxes or local registration costs that may be charged as a result of you taking your car to the host country will be for your own account. Tesco will not cover any parking costs in the host country.
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50 Kg Excess Baggage 50 Kg Excess Baggage
If you are entitled to excess baggage you should arrange
based on the volume of your shipment. You will be
this with the airline and reimburse through the Tesco
required to declare any high value items when arranging
expense system. If you decide not to use any of your sea
your shipment. We strongly recommend you discuss any
shipment allowance, Tesco will provide you with air freight
additional insurance requirements with the shipping
allowance in addition to your standard air freight
supplier prior to the packing of your household goods.
allowance (see previous table):
Any insurance coverage not provided by Tesco may be available for private purchase through the shipping
Family Size 1 or 2 Family Size 3 Family Size 4
Air freight 100cuft. 120cuft 150cuft.
supplier.
Shipping costs not covered by Tesco Tesco will not cover additional costs associated with
No additional air freight will be provided for larger family
weekend packing and delivery. Any additional costs
sizes.
associated with shipping the following items will not be covered by Tesco.
Pre-assignment survey These include, but are not limited to: You will be contacted by the Tesco-appointed shipping supplier. The shipping supplier will arrange a survey at
your home of the items that are to be moved. You should
Motor or motorised vehicles including, but not limited to, cars, motorbikes;
discuss the following with the shipping supplier when the
Antiques;
survey is being conducted:
Artwork;
Furs, gems, jewelry;
All the items to be moved;
Alcohol;
An estimate of the replacement value of all
Pianos & large musical instruments;
goods to be moved (the moving company will
Currency;
review the valuation process in detail);
Gym equipment; and
Clear identification of those items that need to be
Any other items that will require special handling
shipped by air, if applicable;
or storage.
Expected dates for packing, loading, Customs clearing, and delivery; and
In addition, the following costs are not covered by
All articles that need special attention and those
Tesco:
of exceptional value.
Taxes and duties payable on personal goods to the host country that have not been owned for at
Insurance for Sea / Road Shipment
least two months prior to the date of packing of the shipment;
It is your personal responsibility to complete the insurance
documentation
provided
by
the
Tesco
Any duties charges associated with newly purchased items.
appointed shipping supplier. It is important this is returned accurately and promptly. Standard insurance is provided
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The following services are available from our supplier
medical requirements to travel will also be for your own
however you will be responsible for booking and
account.
covering the cost as these are considered to be outside the scope of our shipping arrangements.
v.
Moving days
The removal or installing of permanent fixtures;
You are entitled to three (3) moving days to support the
Short term or long term storage at origin or
relocation to the host country. This entitlement must be
destination (and any costs associated such as
used to cover any moving activities such as conducting
warehouse handling);
property searches, packing, receiving shipments etc.
House cleaning service (at origin) or maid
Your moving days must be taken within 3 months of your
service (at destination) to clean and put away
assignment start date.
personal effects;
Transportation of personal goods into/out of longterm storage or to another location elsewhere;
8. What does my assignment package contain?
The costs associated with the disposal of any personal goods that are not to be shipped to the
i.
host country;
iii.
Allowances & assignment)
benefits
(start
of
Assembly of newly purchased items of furniture; and
Disturbance allowance (expatriation)
Storage
You will be provided a disturbance allowance for your expatriation. Tesco will pay this to you in the pay date
Storage is not covered by Tesco. You are eligible for a
closest
to
your
transfer
date
(payroll
deadlines
household goods shipment as per the above allowances.
permitting). The disturbance allowance is a lump sum net
You may prefer to store your goods rather than ship
payment, and is to cover costs such as, but not limited to:
them. Any short or long term storage you require will be for your own account, and costs will not be met by Tesco.
iv.
Relocating pets
Tesco will cover the cost for the return shipment of two domestic pets. This will include the cost of permits, flights and quarantine for the pets. Pet shipment will be arranged by a Tesco appointed supplier. If you wish to ship additional pets to the host country, you must make all the necessary arrangements and all costs associated
will be at your expense. If you acquire any pets in the host country, all costs associated with returning them home will be your responsibility.
Any inoculations /
Host country driver’s license application; Bank transfer charges and fees; Electrical appliance conversion; Additional clothing; Additional luggage; Storage in the home or host country; Minor purchases; Additional specialist packing materials; Additional insurance; Additional linen, curtains, household items etc.;
Additional accommodation in the home or host country;
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Cancellation
of
contracts
in
home/host
their standard services. To the extent there is no
country such as mobile phone, gym, etc.
additional cost to Tesco, you may utilise these services.
Costs
All
associated
with
ending
rental
other
expenses
incurred
in
the
temporary
agreements early; or
accommodation will be for your account and such costs
Cost associated with ending car lease
will need to be settled on vacating the accommodation.
agreements early
Home search & securing a lease in Host Country
Storage
The amount of your disturbance allowance will be
You will be offered assistance with sourcing your long
outlined in your Assignment Agreement.
term accommodation in the host country. Tesco works with housing suppliers who specialise in home search,
Temporary accommodation upon arrival in Host Country
lease negotiations and related services. These suppliers will help you find appropriate accommodation in line with your expressed preferences and budget.
Temporary accommodation will be arranged for you and your accompanying dependents when you arrive in your
You will be eligible for a maximum of two days home
host country. These are generally near your assigned
search assistance. If you are provided with assistance
office. More specific details regarding the accommodation
but choose to use an alternative provider to the Tesco-
will be provided closer to your actual transfer date. If a
appointed supplier, then no costs will be covered.
suitable short-term apartment is not available, a hotel will be selected from the Tesco-approved list.
In the event Tesco take out a corporate lease on your behalf for your selected property, you will be required to
Short-term accommodation in the host country is limited
sign an indemnity letter. In all situations you will be
to one month.
responsible for the maintenance of your property in accordance with the lease agreement. You will be liable
Tesco will pay for all the following costs associated with
for any charges arising from damage or neglect to the
your time in temporary accommodation:
property.
Utility costs for electricity, gas, heating and
Tesco will not cover the cost of private parking or parking
water;
space(s) in the host country if requested in addition to
Basic broadband; and
your host country accommodation.
Rental of telephone line Tesco will not cover any management/service fees
You are responsible for maintaining cleanliness in your
associated with the leasing of a property. You must use
temporary accommodation. Any fees or costs associated
your housing budget to cover the rental costs and any
with negligence to your temporary accommodation will be
service charges.
for your own account.
In some countries, serviced
apartments may also include the provision of other
Tesco will cover the cost of agency fees associated with
facilities, such as a gym, swimming pool and breakfast, in
either a personal or corporate lease.
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Tesco will cover the cost of any required deposits. In the
They are designed to be in areas close to the office
event any deposit is withheld from Tesco by a landlord as
location, and therefore any desire to live in any other
a result of negligence or damage by you, Tesco reserve
location may be agreed to, but budgets will not be
the right to deduct this amount from your salary.
adjusted to reflect this.
It is not intended that you should replicate the size and
If you wish to move property during your assignment of
nature of the housing you have had in your home country,
your own accord, any additional cost this may incur will be
but rather that you are provided with appropriate
at your expense. Any exception to this will need to be
accommodation for your family size in the host country
approved by the Head of Global Mobility.
market. If you require a property that exceeds the budget provided, you will be expected to pay any additional
Your housing budget will remain the same for the duration
costs.
of your assignment unless you are promoted whilst on assignment (to a new work level) or there is a change in
ii.
Allowances & benefits (throughout the assignment/ongoing)
your family size. If either of the above applies, you may decide to change your residence in the host country at this time.
Host Country housing budget
a)
Promotion
Tesco will provide you with a housing budget in the host
Your housing budget may increase in cases where you
country. This budget will be used to select a property in
are promoted to a new level within Tesco. The new
your host country for your time on assignment. The
budget, if applicable, will be effective as of the date of
amount of housing budget will be stated in your
your promotion, and will be based on current market
Assignment Agreement. Where possible, rental will be
rates.
paid directly to the agent or landlord by Tesco. The
housing budget, Tesco will not cover any local move
budget can be used solely for the purpose of rental
costs associated. Any lease break costs as a result of
payment including any associated service/management
ending a tenancy agreement early will be borne by you.
If you wish to move as a result of your new
charges. It cannot be used for other services that may be requested such as cleaners, maids, gardeners etc.
b)
Change in Family Size
Any unspent budget will not be returned to you, and if
Your housing budget may be adjusted to reflect an
actual rent is less than the housing budget, you will not be
increase or decrease in family size. Please note that your
paid the difference.
Home and Host country Mobility Teams must be advised of the change in writing by you.
If rental cost of selected property is higher than your
A change in your family size does entitle you to move at
budget, you will need to pay the difference to Tesco,
Tesco expense if your family size increases and more
usually via a salary deduction.
space is required.
You will be provided with a fixed housing budget
You will be able to move properties either at the natural
throughout the duration of your assignment.
end of the tenancy, or if there are no costs associated
Housing
budgets are based on the market in your host country.
with ending the lease early.
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Utilities
Cost of living allowance (COLA)
Tesco will cover the cost of basic utilities in the host
Depending on your home and host locations and other
country (electricity, gas, council tax or equivalent and
factors, a goods and services differential or cost of living
water only).
allowance (COLA) may be paid to you. COLA is intended to be an approximation of the differences in purchasing
You will contribute towards your utilities via a utility
power between the home and host country locations, and
deduction. The home utility contribution is a percentage of
takes
salary (capped at a maximum amount) based on average
international assignees. COLA figures are provided by a
utility costs for your family size. The amount of utility
Tesco-appointed data supplier. They are reviewed on a
contribution will be stated in your Assignment package
regular basis for home/host pricing and currency
overview. Your level of contribution could vary during your
fluctuations, and the COLA amount may increase or
assignment if there are any changes to your salary and
decrease accordingly.
family size.
Tesco will not take any deductions from you for where the
If you maintain your home country property and this
cost of living in the host country is lower than in the home
property
country.
remains
vacant
for
the
duration
of
the
into
account
typical
spending
patterns
of
assignment, or if you continue to pay bills at your home country property, you are not required to make utility
Location allowance
contributions. Tesco will automatically take the utility contributions unless you advise us of your position and
A location allowance may be applicable for certain host
provide supporting documentation such as a current utility
countries. The amount of the allowance and the locations
bill to show that you are paying bills at your home
for which it is paid are reviewed periodically by Global
property.
Mobility using data from Tesco appointed third-party
If
documentation
is
not
provided,
utility
contributions will continue to be deducted.
advisors. The location allowance is a percentage of salary, paid on a periodic/monthly basis through payroll.
If you do not have a property in your home country or if
The allowance may change from time to time during the
your house is rented out, you will be required to make
course of your assignment.
contributions towards your utilities in the host country. A location allowance is normally paid where there are
Purchasing a property in the host country
significant hardship factors such as, but not limited to, political instability, isolation, or limited availability of
Any costs associated with purchasing a house is the
medical facilities.
responsibility of the individual. Tesco recognises no responsibility for losses on housing purchased in the host
Schooling in the Host Country
country, whether those losses are a result of market conditions, exchange rate fluctuations, or any other cause
Tesco will cover education costs in your host country for
Tesco will not reimburse costs of either purchase or sale.
your accompanying school age children. You will be provided with assistance in searching for appropriate schooling in the host country.
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Schooling will be covered from the mandatory legal
If your children attend boarding school prior to the start of
school age in either the home or host country, whichever
the assignment and they remain in that school during
age is lower, up to the age of 18 years or to the end of the
your assignment, no school fees will be covered.
final academic year. If your children are in a fee-paying school prior to your Tesco would not cover the cost of children attending
assignment, it is your responsibility to provide sufficient
nursery in the host country, which is typically aged three
notice of withdrawal to the school. Tesco will not cover
years or below. University fees will also not be covered by
any costs associated with late notice of withdrawal.
Tesco.
Likewise, if you withdraw your child from school in the host country without appropriate notice, Tesco may not
Tesco would cover ‘basic school fees’ in the host country,
cover associated losses such as a deposit or advanced
which would comprise of:
fees.
Tuition fees
If you have dependent children under the age of 18 or up
Registration fees
to the age of 22 attending full time education in your
School bus and
home country, Tesco will reimburse the cost for one
Insurance premiums (if applicable)
return (round-trip) airfare per child, per term, to visit you in your host country during the course of your assignment.
The following costs would not be covered:
No reimbursement for alternative destinations beyond the host country principal work location will be permitted.
Books
Supplies
Uniforms
Flight budget The aim of the flight budget is to give you and your
Costs for extracurricular activities (including field trips
eligible dependents the opportunity to maintain ties with
sponsored either by the school or privately) and
family, friends and work associates in your home country.
Cost of school meals is your responsibility.
You will be given a flight budget for yourself and your accompanying dependents. The class of flights will be in
Direct payment of fees to the school will be made
line with home/group country expense policy. Your flight
wherever possible. In locations where this is not possible,
budget will be calculated based on your home and host
you will receive a reimbursement of fees.
countries as stated in your assignment agreement and assignment package overview.
School applications must be submitted as early as possible due to long waiting lists in certain locations.
For each full year on assignment, you will be entitled to a budget equivalent to one flight for you and each
Where suitable schooling is not available in your host
accompanying dependent. You can book flights through
country, Tesco may cover contribute towards the cost of
Tesco Global Travel Services or use your own provider.
boarding school in your home country. Tesco will cover
Records of trips booked using your flight budget need to
these costs at a capped amount, and these costs must be
be kept by you as this information may be requested by
comparable to host country schooling costs.
your Tax Advisors. You also need to inform your Host
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Mobility Manager of flights booked from your flight budget
If you or any of your accompanying family members have
so they can be tracked. Any flight costs which exceed
any pre – existing medical conditions this may not be
your flight budget will be for your own account.
covered fully under the international healthcare plan. You should discuss with your doctor / Occupational Health the
No assistance is provided in respect of transport to and
implications of the condition, coverage of the international
from the airport, personal transportation (including car
healthcare plan and the availability of appropriate medical
hire) and accommodation during any booked trips using
care in advance of your assignment.
your flight budget. Any costs associated with these
Occupational Health express any concerns, discuss them
services will be for your own account.
with your People representative as soon as possible.
The flight budget is flexible and may be used for the
In cases where you are enrolled in an international
following:
healthcare plan, upon your repatriation to your home
If your doctor /
country you may be required to re-enroll in local
For you and your accompanying family to travel
healthcare plans. Further details will be provided to you
back to the home country;
during your repatriation process.
For you and your accompanying family to travel
Medical Emergency
to any other locations;
For friends and relatives to visit you in the host country.
Medical support will be provided by international medical insurance
provider.
This
includes
medical
advice;
If you use your flight budget to return to your home
regarding accident or illness requiring treatment by a
country, Tesco will continue to pick up any home or host
doctor; dental emergencies; being admitted into hospital
country income tax due. If you use your flight budget to
and medical evacuation/repatriation if required. In an
visit other locations, or use it for your friends and relatives
emergency, always seek medical care immediately.
to visit you in the host country, you will be responsible for
Please contact
any income tax arising on this benefit. This will be due
AXA PPP International +44 (0)1892 556125 as soon as
when filing your home or host country income tax return.
possible. If the emergency requires evacuation please call +44 (0)1892 513 999, which is also on the back of
If you wish to use your flight budget for any other form of
your membership card. If you are unable to call
transport other than flights e.g. ferry or train, you will
personally then please get someone else to call on your
require approval from the Global Mobility Team before
behalf.
booking your travel.
Dental International medical cover/insurance Where possible, dental care should be included in home You
be
visits. Routine dental care is not covered under the
automatically enrolled into the international healthcare
and
your
accompanying
dependents
will
international medical plan. If there is a clinical need for
plan, for the duration of your assignment.
dental treatment in the host country for your children, and in your home country this procedure is cheaper or free of charge, Tesco will pay the difference via reimbursement.
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Home country cost quote will be required as proof.
Sickness whilst on assignment
Emergency dental care may be covered subject to certain conditions.
You
should
consult
the
international
healthcare policy before having any dental treatment.
Short term sickness leave will be in line with the host country policy and will be administered by the host country People team. The Line Manager should be
Insurance
informed of any sick leave. The assignee will continue to be paid their full assignment allowances. In cases of long
Travel insurance
term sickness leave, Tesco reserves the right to return the employee to their home country.
You will be covered under the AXA-PPP policy for all your assignment travel. It is the assignee’s responsibility to
Claiming expenses whilst on assignment
understand the detail of the cover provided by Tesco and purchase any additional insurance if needed. Refer to the
Any expenses incurred whilst on assignment should be
AXA-PPP website for information on your specific Policy
claimed for in your host country following their local
and what it covers. Medical Insurance for holidays are
expenses process where possible.
covered however, US travel is not covered unless the policy specifically states.
Security and safety
All business travel while on assignment will be covered
Should an emergency situation arise in the host country,
under your home country travel policy.
your Mobility team will work closely with all relevant parties including the local business and security teams to
Contents Insurance
take the most appropriate course of action. It’s important that we know about assignee’s whereabouts, to ensure
Insurance cover for any property and possessions in the home country will remain the assignee’s responsibility. The assignee should ensure sufficient insurance coverage is in place for any household goods that are left in storage in the home country.
your Host Mobility Manager has your most up to date information. Assistance may be provided in the form of repatriation to the home country on a permanent basis, repatriation on a
Tesco will provide contents insurance for the host country property.
Liability Insurance
temporary basis, a move to a third country location, or any other action as deemed appropriate by Tesco and conducted in consultation with you.
Tesco insurance covers damage for which the assignee is legally responsible. The policy covers for bodily injury, property damage or personal injury. This does not cover loss of housing deposits or claims associated with such. Maximum cover is GBP 1,000,000.
iii. Allowances & benefits (limited/one off support) Language lessons Should you require language lessons in the host country, Tesco will provide language lessons. The maximum number of hours available to you will be capped at 50
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hours.
This
benefit
will
be
extended
to
your
accompanying spouse/partner but not children.
Your
Spousal support budget
spouse is also entitled to 50 hours of language training.
You will be able to reimburse costs up to the maximum
If you need more flexibly, you can choose to take 70
budget of the below types of service:
hours entitlement between you and split as needed
•
Career advice/Job search services
between you and your spouse.
•
Translation of CV
•
Further education and training
All language training will be arranged via the Host
•
Special interest courses
Country Mobility Team, and you should arrange your
•
Driving lessons
training via Tesco appointed supplier. Separate language lessons for accompanying children
Tesco will not bear the costs of other types of spousal
are not provided as it is expected they will receive this
reimbursements. These include, but are not limited to:
instruction at school. Should you be required to pay for
•
Any purchases of electrical equipment
the cost of language lessons in the host country, Tesco
•
Gym membership
will reimburse you via the Tesco Expense Policy. You will require prior authorisation from your Host Country Mobility
In order to claim the spousal support you will need to
Team before incurring the expense.
provide receipts to your Host Country Mobility Team. The amount of spousal support will be stated in your
Cultural training
Assignment Agreement. The spousal support budget should be used within the first 12 months of your
Tesco will offer you and your accompanying family
assignment.
cultural training to help you integrate into the host country. This will be arranged with our cultural training
Host Country car provision
provider and can be carried out prior to going on assignment or once you arrive in host country.
If you currently receive a car or car allowance at home, the provision may be different in the host country. If you
Settling in support
do not receive either a car or car allowance at home, you may not be eligible to receive a car or car allowance in
To help you and your family settle into your new
the host country.
environment, your Host Country Mobility Team will help to facilitate settling in support once you arrive. This can include the following: •
Assistance with registration with local authorities
•
Assistance with utility connections
•
Support with setting up a bank account in the host country
•
Finding local GPs, dentists, hospitals in your area.
If you go on assignment to a “need car” location it is a necessary requirement for the safety of the assignee to provide a car and in some cases a local driver. If you wish to opt out of the need car & driver policy this is a direct breach of safety regulations and would not be approved unless there are exceptional circumstances.
If you are in a “need car country” you will receive a car on assignment and your car allowance will cease.
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In other host countries the car provision is
future Tesco paid tax assistance by not providing
dependent on the host country Car Policy. Liaise
information on a timely basis.
with your Mobility Manager to check their
Full details on the Tesco tax equalisation process can be
approach.
found in the Tax Equalisation Policy.
Access to a Hire car
Social security
The use of a hire car is not considered part of the policy.
Tesco does not apply a social security equalisation policy.
If a hire car is needed when you return to your home
Should you remain liable to actual social security in your
country during your assignment or at upon repatriation a
home country your contributions should continue as
request should be put into the Global Mobility Team.
usual.
Requests will be reviewed on an individual basis. Any host country social security payments that are
9. Other considerations
required will be made by Tesco.
i. What do I need to know about Tax and social security?
Tax identification numbers You are responsible for obtaining all necessary tax
Tax equalisation
identification numbers, including a social security number (or Host country equivalent), where required. Your Host
Tesco applies tax equalisation to all of their assignees.
Country Mobility Team will offer you guidance with
The overriding principal behind the Tax Equalisation
respect to this process, although in some cases
Policy is that you should pay no more or less income tax
applications are made through your Tax Advisors. Where
on your stay at home Tesco compensation earned during
your Tax Advisors assist, this will be discussed during an
your assignment period, than you would have paid had
arrival tax briefing; it is therefore important that you make
you remained in your Home country.
an appointment with your Tax Advisors promptly upon
Where Tesco does not have an obligation to withhold an
being invited to do so.
actual income tax from you, a Hypothetical Tax will be applied. This will be based on the actual tax that you would have paid on this income had you remained in your
ii. What‘s my next move when my assignment ends?
home country and not gone on assignment. When you sign your Assignment Agreement, you are
Assignment extension
agreeing to our Tax Equalisation Policy and also agree to work with Tesco and our global appointed tax advisor to
Whilst on assignment you will remain to be employed by
ensure compliance in a timely manner.
your Home country. Any assignment extension will
You will be responsible for all financial interest and
require approval from both the Country Directors and
penalties that may be charged in any year where a tax
People Directors in the home and host country.
return is delinquently filed. You also forfeit future tax
Your home and host People teams will liaise with Global
reimbursement under the tax-equalisation policy and
Mobility to obtain approval and issue you with an Assignment Extension Agreement.
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iii.
Any amendments to your existing Assignment Agreement will be detailed in an Extension Letter.
The maximum
duration of a Long Term Assignment is three years.
Reassignment If
you
are
required
Other than the above, is there any reason my assignment might end earlier than the stated end date in my contract?
Early termination of assignment due to business conditions or personal reasons to
undertake
a
consecutive
assignment in a new location this will be deemed a new
In the event changing business conditions necessitate an
assignment and will be subject to the current Tesco Long
early termination of your assignment, you and your family
Term Assignment Policy including a reissuing of terms
will be entitled to the repatriation arrangements described
and conditions.
in the current Long Term Assignment in effect at that
On cessation of the previous assignment no repatriation
time.
disturbance allowance will be paid to you but you will
required to end your assignment early.
receive a disturbance allowance to support the move to
country will be responsible for heling you to find you
the new location.
alternative employment.
Tesco will give you sufficient notice if you are Your Home
Tesco will not compensate you for any expected earnings
Localisation
or assignment benefits or allowances that would have been
received
under
the
original
terms
of
your
In some cases, and by mutual agreement, you and Tesco
Assignment Agreement. This same approach would be
may find it advantageous that you should stay on in the
taken in the event you request for an earlier end to your
host country – known as localisation
assignment.
Global Mobility will work with you, the People Team and the Business to review the options and any potential issues (such as immigration) that might impact your ability
Termination of assignment due to resignation or dismissal
to localise. The objective of localisation is to fully integrate you into
Relocation support or allowances will not be provided in
the host country, and move onto a local package. Other
full in the event of the following:
assistance and guidance may be offered in accordance
•
Resignation;
with the local hire relocation policy.
•
A unilateral resignation (that is, one not agreed to
If you elect to move to the host country local terms and conditions you will forfeit your entitlement to any
writing between you and Tesco); or •
An involuntary termination by Tesco for Gross
repatriation support as previously outlined in your
Misconduct
Assignment Agreement.
employment contract.
or
Cause
as
defined
your
If your assignment terminates for any of the above-cited reasons, the following conditions will apply: •
Tesco will pay for your and your family’s return travel and shipment of personal effects back to your Home country only. Requests for shipment
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•
or travel to alternative locations will not be
dependents during the assignment, you will need to bear
granted.
the cost for processing any visas / work permits.
Tesco will not pay the repatriation disturbance
Shipment of household goods
allowance. • • •
•
You may be required to reimburse Tesco for any pre-paid Host country accommodations;
At the end of your assignment, the cost of shipping your
You will not be able to utilise your flight budget
belongings back to your home country will be covered by
during a notice period;
Tesco on the same basis as on your transfer to your
The sponsorship of your employment visa or
assignment location (except in case of resignation and
work permit will cease on your last working day
termination of employment for Gross Misconduct or
in the host country – with potential consequences
Cause, as defined in your employment contract).
in terms of your ability to legally stay in the Host
The maximum entitlement for repatriation of household
country;
goods is as follows:
All recurring assignment allowances will cease on your last working day in the host country.
•
Air and sea limits:
Your International health care will cease on your last working day in the host country.
vi. I am repatriating, what support will I get for my move back home?
Family Size 1
Sea shipment
Air freight
20ft
50 Kg Excess Baggage
Family Size 2
20ft
Travel expenses
50 Kg Excess Baggage
Family Size 3+
40ft
77 cu.ft
Tesco will pay for your return airfare to the home country in line with the current Tesco travel policy.
Alternatively, if you decide not to use any of your sea Air travel must be
shipment allowance, Tesco will provide you with the
arranged through Tesco’s appointed Global Travel
below air freight allowance in addition to your standard air
Services. You should inform Tesco’s Global Travel
freight allowance:
Services that you are returning from an International Assignment
Air freight
You may expense other costs associated with transport to
Family Size 1 or 2
100cuft
and from the airport.
Family Size 3
120cuft
Family Size 4
150cuft
Immigration
Specific details in respect of household goods shipment Tesco will not be responsible for any immigration
are outlined in your Assignment Agreement.
requirements for the colleague and any dependents upon
Once your assignment end date has been agreed upon,
return to the home country. If there are any changes to
Tesco will cover the cost for the shipment of your
immigration status for yourself or any accompanying
household goods, provided your repatriation occurs within two months of the agreed-upon end date (and provided
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the repatriation is not “ineligible”, due to causes outlined
Disturbance allowance
in the “Other Terminations: Resignation or Dismissal for Gross Misconduct” section).
Upon repatriation to your home country, a lump sum net
The restrictions are the same as those outlined in the
disturbance allowance will be paid to you. This allowance
“Shipment and Storage of Household Goods” section.
is intended to mitigate some additional expenses that may be incurred upon repatriation. Typical expenses
Tesco will not pick up additional costs associated with
might include but are not limited to the following:
keeping goods at port or additional storage time if you can’t take shipment straight away, this is covered by your
disturbance allowance.
Storage in home/host country if you can’t take shipment straight away
You will also need to cover the costs for any additional
Keeping shipping at port
Shipping of additional items that exceed the
items you acquire on your assignment which exceed your maximum shipping entitlement.
Temporary living expenses
maximum shipping entitlement
Cancellation of contracts in host country
Babysitting services,
Driver’s license renewal fees,
Connecting/disconnecting
If you need to move out of your host country accommodation prior to your repatriation, temporary living
your
utility/cable
television services
Additional temporary accommodation
costs will be reimbursed. Expenses are limited to hotel costs incurred under the current Tesco travel policy.
The disturbance allowance amount is detailed in your
Temporary living expenses in your host country should
original Assignment Illustration.
not be extended beyond a maximum of two calendar days.
Your home country will be responsible for supporting you
If upon repatriation temporary accommodation is needed
with returning back to work and providing you with the
in the home country, it may be provided for up to one
relevant office space and equipment to carry out your
month. This might be necessary because tenants have
role.
not yet vacated your home, or because your household
In the event of resignation whilst on international
goods have not yet arrived from overseas. A short-term,
assignment, you will not be issued with a disturbance
furnished apartment, where available, will be arranged by
allowance on repatriation.
Global Mobility. Otherwise, a Tesco approved hotel will be booked in accordance with the current Tesco travel
Termination of Host Country lease
policy. Tesco may provide rental furniture if your household
Once the precise date of your assignment end date has
goods will not arrive within one month for a maximum
been established, you and the Host Mobility Manager
duration of one month.
should offer appropriate notice to the host country
Subsistence or other miscellaneous costs incurred whilst
landlord/property management in order to terminate your
in temporary accommodation in either host or home
lease. If Tesco has paid the deposit on your behalf and
countries will not be covered.
the landlord pays the deposit back to you, then the deposit is refundable to Tesco within one month of the
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end of the lease. If we do not receive the returned deposit from you within 3 months of your repatriation, Tesco reserves the right to deduct this from your salary. At the end of a lease, any charges with respect to damages will be for your own account. If Tesco is to cover any damages costs, this will be stated in an indemnity letter that you will have signed at the start of the lease. You are required to vacate your property on your assignment end date.
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Policy information. Version No. Date of change
Summary of change
1
New policy
9/12/2015
Policy owner: Elly Parselle – Head of Global Mobility Ownership and confidentiality This policy and any associated documentation remains the property of Tesco and should be returned if requested.
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