Replacement of Employee-Owned Equipment. 1. The Employer agrees to process an employee’s claim to repair or replace employee-owned equipment damaged or destroyed beyond normal wear while on duty, unless gross negligence can be shown on the part of the employee.
2. The Employer is only obligated to reimburse the employee for personal property when the employee has received prior written approval to use the personal property while on duty.
3. Repair or replacement of watches will be for actual cost not to exceed thirty dollars ($30.00). Other items will be at fair market value.
4. Claims for damaged eyeglasses or contacts shall be processed through the Department of Labor and Industries.
5. The employee may submit a sundry claim for repair or replacement of employee-owned equipment damaged or destroyed while on duty with the Department of Enterprise Serivices (DES).
