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Staff negligently damage equipment

· 24 Muharram 1434 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

We have a number of incidents in which staff negligently damage equipment. In these cases, we can opt to dismiss the person for negligence or charge him to the value of the damage caused in which case he retains his employment. Which is appropriate?

Answer

We suggest a third option that, you give them a small basic salary and you base their increase upon performance. In accordance to their performance you may give them an additional amount.

Answered by
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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