Staff negligently damage equipment

Q: 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? 

A: 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)