Who is responsible for the cost of repairing a laptop damaged at home when the damage or fault is not covered by warranty?
If teachers are using their laptop in accordance with the terms and conditions or the Memorandum of Understanding and the damage is not malicious or intentional, then the school is responsible for the cost of the repairs. The department encourages teachers to take the laptop computer home for their professional and personal use and therefore will not penalise them if it is damaged at home, provided there is no negligence or breach of policy involved. For example, if the laptop was given to a family member or child and damage is caused, this is in violation of departmental policy and the teacher will be held liable for the cost of repair.
