Company Claims I Damaged the Desktop I Returned – How Should I Handle This?

Hi, I resigned from my company as I was working from home. They asked me to courier the desktop issued to me. Now, after receiving the delivery, they are saying that the monitor is physically damaged and I have to bear the cost. Everything was fine when I shipped the package. What should I do now?

Dear member,

The loss or damage to shipments is a common problem among courier companies. To safeguard against the contingency of loss or damage, consignors often insure their shipments. Did you insure your shipment? Who was responsible for the courier charges? Was it the company or you?

The company had allotted a capital asset to you. While separating, it is fair on their part to expect it to be returned in working condition. Before shipping an asset, you could have discussed insurance with the company. If the asset is returned in a damaged condition, they may ask you to pay the damage charges.

One of the options available to you is to negotiate with the company so that they only charge you the depreciated value of the monitor or even less.

By the way, you are separating from the company, and at this stage, it is advisable to touch base with the company authorities. A smooth exit is also important.

A few months ago, there was a similar discussion. You may check the following link to refer to the views expressed by me and other learned members:

https://www.citehr.com/630959-laptop...ml#post2469517

Thanks,

Dinesh Divekar

I asked for the snapshot from my ex-company for the damaged desktop immediately, but they sent it after a month. So now, am I still liable for the claim?