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Asset Loss Recovery Form

An asset loss recovery form documents the decision on how much of the value of a lost or damaged company asset, if any, will be recovered from an employee, and how. It shows the asset value, insurance or warranty offset, the employee's share, instalments and the employee's written consent, after a fair review.

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[Company Logo][Company Name]

ASSET LOSS RECOVERY FORM

Ref. No.:
[Reference Number]
Date:
[Date]
Loss / Damage Report Ref.:
[Report Number]

1. Employee Details

Employee Name[Employee Name]
Employee ID[Employee ID]
Designation[Designation]
Department[Department]
Monthly Gross Salary: ₹[Amount]
Employment status: Active / Serving notice / Exited

2. Asset Details

Asset IDDescription / Make / ModelSerial No.Purchase DatePurchase Cost (₹)Loss / Damage Date
[Asset ID][Make / Model][Serial Number][DD/MM/YYYY][Amount][DD/MM/YYYY]

3. Valuation

ItemAmount (₹)
Value as per policy (basis: depreciated value / replacement cost / policy rate)[Amount]
Less: Insurance claim received / expected[Amount]
Less: Warranty / salvage value[Amount]
Net loss to company[Amount]
Employee share as per policy ([Percentage]%)[Amount]
Amount waived by management[Amount]
Final amount to be recovered[Amount]

4. Basis of Decision

[Summarise the findings of the review, the employee's explanation and the clause of the asset policy relied upon.]

5. Recovery Schedule

InstalmentMonthAmount (₹)Mode
1[Month Year][Amount]Salary / F&F / Direct payment
2[Month Year][Amount]Salary / F&F / Direct payment
3[Month Year][Amount]Salary / F&F / Direct payment

6. Employee Response and Consent

Employee comments[Comments]
I agree / do not agree with the recovery stated above

I, [Employee Name], have been informed of the findings and the basis of the amount above and was given an opportunity to explain. I consent to the recovery of ₹[Amount] in the manner set out in the recovery schedule.

Employee
[Employee Name]
Date: [Date]
HR
[HR Name]
Date: [Date]
Finance / Payroll
[Finance Executive]
Date: [Date]
Approved by
[Authorised Signatory]
[Designation]
Date: [Date]

What this template includes

  • Reference to the loss report or damage declaration
  • Valuation basis: book value, depreciated value or replacement cost
  • Deduction of insurance, warranty or salvage amounts
  • Employee's share and the reason for it
  • Recovery mode: lump sum, salary instalments or F&F
  • Employee consent and comments, plus approval authority

When to use it

  • After a lost asset report where the policy provides for recovery
  • When an issued asset is not returned at exit
  • When damage is found to result from negligence after review
  • When the employee voluntarily offers to pay for a loss

How to customise this template

  1. 1Insert your depreciation or valuation rule from the asset policy
  2. 2Set limits on recovery per month to avoid hardship
  3. 3Name the authority who approves recoveries and waivers
  4. 4Add a waiver section for cases decided in the employee's favour
  5. 5Coordinate with payroll before finalising instalments

HR tips

  • Recover only after the employee has had a chance to explain
  • Net off insurance and salvage before calculating the employee's share
  • Keep monthly instalments reasonable relative to the employee's pay
  • Record waivers too, so decisions are consistent across cases

Deductions from wages are regulated under applicable wage laws and the Labour Codes; obtain written consent where required and have the recovery terms reviewed by a legal adviser.

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Frequently asked questions

Can a company deduct the cost of a lost laptop from salary?+

Deductions for loss or damage are regulated by wage laws and must follow the conditions they set, the company policy and fair process. Take legal advice and obtain the employee's written consent where required.

How is the value of a lost asset calculated for recovery?+

Common methods are depreciated book value or a policy rate, minus any insurance or salvage received. State the basis on the form.

Can the recovery be in instalments?+

Yes, many companies allow monthly instalments so that the deduction does not cause hardship. Record the schedule on the form.