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What if an employee does not return laptop?
Failure to return any and all company assets is a violation of company policy and failure to comply with your request will result in civil and criminal action. Let them know that the company has a zero tolerance policy and any remaining compensation that has not been paid will also be withheld.
Do I have to return my work laptop?
In most cases, employees are required to return the company computer back to the employer if their job is ever terminated. At that time, the employee will need to clear the laptop of all personal files and programs before returning it to their former employer.
What happens if an employee doesn’t return equipment?
The most straightforward solution would be to write off the amount required to replace the equipment from the employee’s final pay. Inevitably this will only be possible if there is still outstanding money owed to the employee when you discover that the property has not been returned.
What happens if a company takes away your laptop?
If the laptop is the property of the company and not the employee, then an employee who keeps the laptop if permission to keep it has been revoked could be liable for theft and the company is within its rights to begin civil action against you.
What to do if an employee refuses to return company property?
If the employee is still getting any severance benefits, take a look at the release agreement he (hopefully) signed when he left. If it’s well drafted, it should give you the right to cut him off if he refuses to return company property.
Can my employer withhold my laptop from my final paycheck?
In most jurisdictions, the company may not withhold your final paycheck or deduct the value of the laptop from your final paycheck. The most likely scenario is a lawsuit for the laptop’s return or for its value. They could also ask the police to come visit you.
How do I get my equipment back from a former employee?
Prepare a letter to his known address and also send it by email, fax etc. This letter says that he has company property (needs to specialize it) and requests the return of the equipment within a reasonable time (say, 8 days or 2 weeks). If not, there will be consequences such as: A civil suit for the damage the company suffered.