Benefits of wellness checks – An employer can provide employees the opportunity to simpler forms of exercise and other wellness by giving employees checks, Coupons, or other documents which provides access to a approved exercise facilities. The system should be designed so that employers have full transparency over the nature of the activity and check, coupon, etc.. can be used by employees. Employers are also able to monitor how they used (Tax 2007-05-25, dnr 131 242815-07/111).
These requirements are considered satisfied if the check / voucher or coupon booklet:
- available personal information about the company's name and the employee,
- indicated that it can be used only for approved forms of exercise and other wellness,
- can not be exchanged for goods or cash,
- can be followed up by reporting to the employer.
The personal information may be pre-printed or otherwise specified by the employer. Furthermore, there should be room for the employee to acknowledge his signature.