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Don't Become A Statistic
Hybrid and remote employees were 17% more likely to not return company-owned equipment than on-site employees.
Brittany Perry
Nov 72 min read


October Layoffs in Focus
It’s been a busy month for workforce reductions across major companies and sectors globally.
Brittany Perry
Oct 281 min read


The Hidden Threat in Your DLP Strategy
There’s one overlooked risk hiding in plain sight: employee equipment.
Brittany Perry
Sep 251 min read


Time is Running Out for Windows 10
There's less than a month left before Windows 10 hits EOL!
Brittany Perry
Sep 151 min read


86,000 Jobs Cut Last Month
How many devices walked out with them?
Brittany Perry
Sep 102 min read


Can Employers Really Do That?!
Learn about best practice for ensuring IT equipment is returned - and what to do if it still isn't!
My IT Retrieval Team
Aug 291 min read


Offboarding Mistakes Cost Your Company Thousands
What You Can Do to Protect Your Company: Here are top recommendations to avoid problems before they start.
My IT Retrieval Team
Jul 252 min read


My Final Paycheck is being Withheld for Unreturned IT Equipment - What are My Rights?
If your employer is withholding your final paycheck because you didn’t return company property—like a laptop, phone, or keys—you may be wondering: Can they really do that?
Brittany Perry
Jul 142 min read


June 2025 Layoff Roundup: Tech Giants, Amazon + Early July Cuts
Big names are slashing traditional roles and redirecting talent and capital into AI, automation, and next-gen infrastructure.
My IT Retrieval Team
Jul 32 min read


Do We Need a Written Agreement to Deduct the Cost of Unreturned Equipment from an Employee’s Final Pay?
Get written authorization in advance — ideally during onboarding or when equipment is issued.
My IT Retrieval Team
Jul 21 min read


What If Company IT Equipment Was Damaged or Lost? Can They Withhold My Final Pay?
If you’re leaving a job and realize that company equipment you were issued—like a laptop, phone, or tools—is lost or damaged, you might be wondering: “Can my employer take that out of my final paycheck?”
My IT Retrieval Team
Jun 301 min read


Why Every Company Needs a Signed Asset Policy Acknowledgment
When an employee is issued a company laptop, phone, or other IT equipment, it's not just about hardware—it's about responsibility. T
Brittany Perry
Jun 231 min read


What HR Needs to Ask: Your IT Offboarding Guide & Checklist
A comprehensive IT offboarding guide and checklist designed to ensure a smooth and secure transition.
My IT Retrieval Team
Jun 193 min read


How to Handle Unreturned Company Property from Remote Employees
Remote work has made managing company assets more complex—especially when employees leave and don’t return their IT equipment.
Brittany Perry
Jun 171 min read


A Quick Checklist for Compliance: Handling Unreturned IT Equipment Legally
Use this checklist to stay compliant with federal and state laws when managing unreturned company property during employee offboarding.
Brittany Perry
Jun 171 min read


What Are the Federal & State Laws Regarding Withholding Final Pay for Unreturned Company Property?
When an employee leaves without returning company equipment — like a laptop, monitor, or phone — it’s tempting to withhold their final paycheck until it’s returned. But is that legal?
My IT Retrieval Team
Jun 162 min read


Can You Withhold an Employee’s Final Paycheck Until They Return Company IT Equipment?
It’s a common and frustrating situation: an employee leaves your company, and the laptop, monitor, or phone you issued never comes back. Naturally, you might wonder — can we hold their final paycheck until they return the equipment?
Brittany Perry
Jun 122 min read


Unlike Nintendo, We'll Package & Protech your Tech - even from Staplers!
Because your tech deserves more than a flimsy box and a prayer.
Brittany Perry
Jun 111 min read


Departing Employee Checklist: Company Property Return & Final Paycheck
Use this checklist to ensure a smooth offboarding process and avoid delays with your final paycheck. ✅ Return Company Property ☐ Laptop...
My IT Retrieval Team
Jun 61 min read
Can my employer legally withhold my final paycheck if I haven't returned company property?
It’s a question many employees ask when leaving a job— “Can they hold my last paycheck if I haven’t returned my laptop, phone or other gear?”
My IT Retrieval Team
Jun 61 min read
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