Broke something at work..

zetec452 · 28 Apr 2008 at 21:21

Hey,

I accidentally broke something at work last week. Something in which we can't replace with an exact model.

Can work charge me for accidental damage?

Cheers,

Jon

zetec452 · 28 Apr 2008 at 21:25

It is a 37" LCD. Trouble is we have four identical units in which are EOL and can't be purchased new.

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Cost for replacement part is £1500

Can't blame anybody else and I admitted to breaking the item.

zetec452 · 28 Apr 2008 at 21:28

trickyj said:
How did you break it?

Accidentally. But I was pratting about.

zetec452 · 28 Apr 2008 at 21:29

BillytheImpaler said:
Is it made out of gold, whisky, and hookers?

No, but its so old that parts are rare and thus one is bent over with a rather large rod inserted where the sun doesn't shine.

zetec452 · 29 Apr 2008 at 19:23

stoofa said:
I can't believe some of the replies here along the lines of "Shouldn't have to pay" and "walk from the job".
The guy has admitted he was pratting about - of course he should be expected to make a contribution if asked.

Indeed, and I'm not disputing my partaking in a contribution to the broken kit.

I am (merely out of interest) asking about the legalities in such an instance. Fini has pretty much summed this up. Thank you

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