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The telecommuting employee shall receive periodic performance evaluations in accordance with normal
APUS policy.

Compensation/Employee Reimbursement (Both Full Time Remote and Part Time Remote)
All compensation and benefits shall remain the same as prior to the telecommuting arrangement, unless
specifically agreed upon and set forth in the Agreement. In the case of a new employee, compensation
and benefits shall be established and agreed upon in accordance with normal APUS policy.

Any requested reimbursement to the telecommuting employee for the costs of equipment, supplies, or
services must be discussed with the employee's direct supervisor or department head prior to any
expenditure. Approval for any such reimbursement must then be made by APUS in advance and in
writing. APUS will provide reimbursement for all official travel associated with performance of official
APUS duties in accordance with the company policy in the Employee Handbook, Section VI: Expenses &
Reimbursements. However, only official travel in excess of an employee’s regular daily commute will be
considered a “reimbursable expense”. Additionally, any full or part time employees who telecommute,
and who are not full-time remote employees, will not be reimbursed for travel to and from their primary
work location (Charles Town or Manassas) during in-office days. Full-time remote employees should
refer to the Section VII: Expenses & Reimbursements for more information.

Work Hours and Schedule
The telecommuting employee's specific work hours and schedule is set forth in the Agreement. The
telecommuting employee must be readily accessible and able to work during all agreed upon work
hours.

Work Site and Services
A work site and designated work location may be any appropriate, remote location that is agreed to and
set forth in the Agreement. An appropriate work site and designated work location is one that is
comfortable, free of distractions, clean, adequately lit, and able to support equipment and services so as
to allow efficient, productive work by the telecommuting employee during designated work hours.

The telecommuting employee must maintain necessary utilities and services at the work site, including
without limitation the following:

• Electrical; telephone; and high-speed Internet

The employee shall be responsible for all costs associated with these utilities and services, unless
approved in advance for reimbursement (see above). Furthermore, the employee shall be responsible
for providing all furnishings at the work site. APUS shall not be responsible for any other operating costs,
utility costs, home maintenance, property or liability insurance, or other expenses associated with the
work site. APUS shall not be responsible for any damages to the employee's property that may result
from the telecommuting relationship.

Equipment and Supplies
APUS may, in its sole discretion, provide the telecommuting employee with certain company-owned
equipment and supplies that are necessary to perform job functions. The equipment may include
computer hardware and software, as well as telecommunications equipment. Any provided equipment

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