Do I Owe Money to My Workplace?
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Question
As part of my job we use paid software.
Last month the version of the software was changed, and because I wasn’t paying enough attention I didn’t switch it back to the cheaper plan, and the company was charged a significantly higher amount than usual.
I would like to know whether I have to pay for the damage, or whether this is considered something within the normal framework of the job and it’s fine.
And if I do have to pay, then how much and according to what calculation?
Thank you very much.
Last month the version of the software was changed, and because I wasn’t paying enough attention I didn’t switch it back to the cheaper plan, and the company was charged a significantly higher amount than usual.
I would like to know whether I have to pay for the damage, or whether this is considered something within the normal framework of the job and it’s fine.
And if I do have to pay, then how much and according to what calculation?
Thank you very much.
Answer
Shalom uVracha
According to what you describe, you did not perform an act that directly caused damage; you merely, by mistake, failed to change the setting back, and as a result an unnecessary expense was incurred for the business.
Therefore, you are exempt from payment.
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