Hazrat Sha'bi says that a hired worker on a monthly wage is not liable for guarantee.

Hazrat Shurayh did not hold the boatman liable in the event of the boat sinking or burning.

Hazrat Ali (may Allah be pleased with him) used to hold a joint employee liable.

Hazrat Abu Haitham Attar says that I hired a laborer to carry my load; he broke my belongings. I took my case to the court of Hazrat Shurayh, and he held the laborer liable and said that you hired him to deliver your goods, not to break them.

Hazrat Zuhair Ansari says that a man hired another man to work with a camel. The hired man struck the camel in such a way that he blinded its eye. The owner took the matter to the court of Hazrat Shurayh, who held the hired man liable and said, "He hired you to improve the work, not to ruin it!"