Time Management & Key Policies Salaried Exempt Associates

Time Management & Key Policies Company Goals All associates continue to demonstrate the highest ethical standards All associates continue to comply with all applicable federal, state and Scotts policy requirements for reporting and tracking time The timely completion of payroll activities Associate responsibilities Providing accurate records of our work and/or leave time Being aware of, and fully understanding, the company policies that relate to timekeeping

Time Management & Key Policies This training is an important first step to review some basic timekeeping obligations This is not an all inclusive HR policy overview therefore you must visit The Garden to review all HR Policies Policies as they relate to time management are outlined later in this presentation.

Roles & Responsibilities There are two components of the timekeeping system Time Entry – Where time worked or in some cases not worked such as bereavement is actually entered. Leave Request – Vacation Next you will review your role and responsibilities as it relates to time management

Roles & Responsibilities Key Areas of Accountability Associate As it relates to time entry: Enter your exception time accurately into the system View your time statement detail for accuracy Confirm (through your approval) that your time entries are accurate Communicate with your manager immediately concerning any discrepancies/corrections/inability to submit time Be familiar with Scotts’ timekeeping policies that impact time and how those policies impact you *For exempt associates, like yourself, only exception time would be entered, which includes: jury duty, bereavement leave and project time (when applicable)

Roles & Responsibilities Key Areas of Accountability Associate As it relates to leave requests (vacation): Enter your vacation requests in the time keeping system Ensure that approval or denial by manager has been obtained via e-mail prior to requested time off Review your vacation information on-line to ensure accuracy

Jury Duty/Bereavement Policies Jury Duty Policy Provides paid time off to allow associates to fulfill their civic obligations Associates receive their regular day’s pay; may keep any expense monies / witness fee allotted to them Associate required to provide copy of the subpoena or jury summons to manager Bereavement Policy 3 or 5 days pay per occurrence in the event of a death in the immediate family Additional days off may be requested and approved at manager’s discretion

Holiday Policy Eligible associates are given a day off with pay for each scheduled company holiday Based on business requirements, some departments may be required to work a holiday to better serve customers An alternative day may be given to those associates based on manager’s discretion and approval Holidays are based on calendar year

Vacation (a.k.a. Leave Request) Computed, scheduled and taken on a fiscal year basis (10/1 – 9/30) Use it or lose it policy (where applicable by law) Time must be taken in half or full day increments Unless vacation is running concurrently with FMLA in which it can be used in 1-hour increments Upon termination, accrued unused time paid out Refer to vacation accrual schedule, which is based on months of service for additional details

Office of Disability Management (ODM) In the event of an illness or injury, notify your manager as soon as possible. Your manager will submit a Leave Notification Form to ODM. ODM will reach out to you directly to gather additional details. ODM will work directly with you and your manager in regards to the following types of leaves: - WC - FMLA - STD/LTD - Military Leave

Summary Paying our dedicated associates timely and accurately is critical to every manager’s role Scotts is committed to complying with the law and adhering to company policies Ensure that you review the policies on The Garden under Human Resources/Policies for additional details Contact your HR Representative with any questions