US Handbook 2023

Introduction to the Associate Handbook This document is the Associate Handbook (“Handbook”) for the employees (the “Associates” or an “Associate”) of Dwellworks, LLC (the “Company” or “Dwellworks”), and all of its subsidiary and affiliated entities. The policies, rules, and procedures within this Handbook have been established for the benefit of all U.S. Dwellworks Associates and are provided as a means of outlining the policies that guide Dwellworks in its daily operations. This Handbook is not a contract of employment. No policy or provision in this Handbook is intended to create an implied or express contract of employment between an Associate and Dwellworks. Employment is “at will” and is terminal “at will” by Dwellworks or the Associate for any reason or no reason, with or without notice or cause. Any oral statements or promises to the contrary are not binding on Dwellworks or an Associate. Dwellworks retains the right, at its sole discretion, to change, modify, interpret, suspend, or cancel all or any part of this Handbook or any personnel policy, written or unwritten, without notice or without giving cause or justification. Any deviation, whether individual or universal, is not and shall not be a precedent for future deviation. This Handbook supersedes all prior handbooks, memoranda, written materials, or oral communications relating to Dwellworks employment matters. Every Associate is free to discuss any problems, questions, or policies contained in this Handbook with any officer, director, or executive (the “Leadership Team” or a “Leader”) of Dwellworks. If Associates have questions regarding any aspect of their job or a policy, practice, or procedure, they should contact the Human Resources Department (“Human Resources”) or a member of the Leadership Team. Any Associate who feels that a policy has not been administered in accordance with this Handbook should refer the problem directly to the Associate’s Leader or to another member of the Leadership Team. No Associate will be penalized or discriminated against in any way for having requested consideration of the application of these policies or questioning the application of a policy in any situation. Dwellworks always welcomes suggestions that will aid in maintaining the best working environment possible. Nothing in this Handbook or in any other Company Policy will be construed to prohibit Associates from discussing or communicating about wages, benefits, or other terms and conditions of employment protected under federal and state law, or from engaging in concerted activity for the purpose of addressing terms and conditions of employment or the Associate’s mutual aid and protection in the workplace. Please read and review the Handbook carefully. Understanding the policies and practices described in this Handbook is your responsibility as an Associate of Dwellworks. When you have completed your review, please sign the form sent to you by Human Resources acknowledging that you have reviewed this Handbook, understand its contents, and agree to abide by it. Associate Resources and Other Policies In addition to this Handbook, Dwellworks expects all Associates to know, understand, and abide by the Dwellworks Associate Code of Conduct (“Code of Conduct”), which can be located on the Dwellworks intranet. Dwellworks also maintains additional policies that Associates are required to abide by; these policies may be accessed on Dwellworks’ intranet under ‘Company Policies.’ How to Raise a Concern or Report a Violation Follow these reporting steps when you experience a situation where you feel that there has been a violation of this Handbook or the Code of Conduct. 1. Talk to your Leader . Bring the issue to your Leader’s attention. Your Leader will involve Human Resources if needed. 2. Talk to a second person . If you do not feel comfortable reporting the issue to your Leader, contact any member of the Leadership Team, the Legal Department, or Human Resources directly. 3. Report via the Red Flag Hotline . If you do not feel comfortable speaking with someone directly or if you feel that the issue was not properly resolved, use the Dwellworks Red Flag Hotline (the “Hotline”).

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