To think it’s unprofessional for an employer to give me a work laptop without a case?

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BusyEagle · 08/02/2025 20:21

I started a new job this week and I was issued a work laptop, but it didn’t come with a case or sleeve for protection. AIBU to think that’s a bit improper or unprofessional? Surely, if they expect me to take care of it, they should provide something to keep it safe?

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Rugbyrover · 09/02/2025 12:11

HotCrossBunplease · 09/02/2025 09:24

Depends if you work from home by choice or not. If you always have the option to go to an office with a monitor, keyboard etc then I can see why they might not be willing to find a full home working setup.

That said, my employer does give us screen/mouse keyboard for home even though we are free to work from the office full time if we wish. They are quite a profitable private sector organisation but I can see that it is a choice not all employers would make. They draw the line at providing office chairs for home working though, so I don’t think it’s a health and safety thing.

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I don't work from home at all - I'm talking about the set up at work! Do you get the things mentioned provided in your office?

BriaTee · 09/02/2025 15:33

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Unexpectedlysinglemum · 09/02/2025 15:55

Sprig1 · 08/02/2025 20:25

Can you not just buy one and put it on expenses?

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HowardTJMoon · 09/02/2025 18:45

Rugbyrover · 09/02/2025 12:11

I don't work from home at all - I'm talking about the set up at work! Do you get the things mentioned provided in your office?

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Yes, I get those in the office but I don't get another set for when I'm working from home. Have you done a Display Screen Assessment? It's a health & safety requirement. There's lots of information here - https://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/ck1.htm

user2848502016 · 09/02/2025 19:20

We have them provided by work but it's the type of thing I can see them forgetting to give a new employee.
But the employee could just ask if there are any spare ones available and if not we would order one for them.
Not a big deal really is it?

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