Family Dollar Stores Inc. Temporary Housing and Relocation Guidelines for Relocating Associates

I.              General Information

A.           Introduction

The purpose of this policy is to minimize any personal expense and inconvenience you may have due to relocating your household effects at the direct request of Family Dollar Stores Inc.

This communication states the relocation assistance program for those employees who are transferred at the Company’s request.  If you request a transfer, expenses to relocate are your responsibility.

The Corporate Relocation Specialist for company paid relocation shall make all expense item arrangements.  These items include, but are not limited to, temporary housing, house hunting and actual moving expenses including any lump sum payments.

B.             Effective Date

This policy is effective on February 3^rd, 2003.  Any moves prior to this effective date will be handled according to the agreed upon relocation assistance outlined in the relocating individual’s Terms of Employment.

C.             Eligibility

The benefit group upon which you are entering determines the Tier.  You are eligible for Tier 1.

D.            Employee Relocation Expense Agreement

The Employee Relocation Expense Agreement form explains the terms of the Relocation and Temporary Housing benefits for which you are eligible.  You will receive this information at the time of offer.  You will also receive a copy of the form to sign and return to your Recruiter.  If this paperwork is not signed, then you are not eligible for the benefits.  By signing this form, you agree to all of the terms and will not deviate from them.  Any questions should be directed to the Family Dollar Recruiter or in absence of the Recruiter, the Hiring Manager.  Once this form is received, the Relocation Specialist will contact you to start the process.

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E.              Administration

The Human Resources Department will be responsible for relocation development, vendor selection, administration and management.  All requests for information concerning the provisions of this policy should be directed to Family Dollar’s Corporate Human Resources Department (Relocation Specialist) at (800) 547-0359 ext. 4461 or (704) 847-6961 ext. 4461.

II.            Procedures

A.           The Relocation Specialist will assist you in relocation by:

1.               Providing appropriate forms required for you to complete.

2.               Contacting the moving company.  The moving company representative will in turn call you to coordinate your move and conduct a pre-move survey.  Please take advantage of the tips the moving company provides.

3.               Serve to interpret and clarify details of this policy.

B.             Packing and Loading

1.               You or your representative should be present during packing and loading to see that the goods are packed carefully and fully inventoried.  Let the moving company do all of the packing.  Any items packed by you are not the carrier’s liability.  Contents of the boxes should be written on the outside of the box and transferred to the inventory.  We also recommend that you do not leave articles in drawers and bureaus.  If you do, they are shipped uninventoried and make it difficult or impossible to prove a loss.

2.               Never allow the moving company to pack and move such items as money, valuable paper, jewelry or other pieces of extraordinary or sentimental value.  Carry these items with you.

3.               As the packer loads your furniture, they will make notations regarding the furniture’s condition.  Discuss these notations with the packer, and do not sign the inventory until you agree to the conditions noted.

4.               It is your responsibility to thoroughly check to make sure all goods have been placed on the van before departing.  Claims for forgotten items are generally declined.

5.               The bill of lading (i.e. inventory) must be signed by you and the moving company driver.  Be sure to retain a copy for your records, as this is your key to ensuring proper settlement of any claim.

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C.             Valuation (Insurance) Coverage

Family Dollar Stores Inc. will cover items in the moving van up to $75,000.  Any amount in excess of $75,000 Family Dollar Stores Inc. will bill you for the difference.  The moving company will also pay for damages of sets and pairs.  For example, if one lamp breaks then the carrier will replace both of your lamps.

Family Dollar Stores Inc. will pay for valuation coverage for household goods that are stored in a facility authorized and contracted by Family Dollar Stores Inc.

D.            Deliver and Unload

1.               You or your representative must be present at the time of delivery.  Upon delivery, check your inventory copy with the driver’s.  If there is no damage or loss to your shipment, write the words “no exceptions” and sign the driver’s inventory as well as the bill of lading.

2.               Exceptions need to be noted explicitly per item and number on the driver’s inventory, specify the nature and extent of damage or loss and sign the inventory sheets.  Make the same notations on your copy and ask the driver to sign both.  Sign the bill of lading and write “exceptions noted” next to your name.

3.               Unloading is the responsibility of the carrier.

E.              Claims

Claims for loss or damage should be filed immediately with the moving company according to its procedure.

F.              Expense Reporting Reimbursement

1.               Expense Re