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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
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Tech History: The Baby Pic that Changed Phones Forever!
It all started with a proud dad, a baby, and some creative engineering in a hospital room.
Brittany Perry
Aug 281 min read
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Tech History: The Email That Shut Down Microsoft
In March 1997, a Microsoft employee accidentally sent an internal test email to the wrong distribution list—a massive one.
My IT Retrieval Team
Aug 151 min read
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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
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The Apple Collection: Long Before the iPhone Apple Tried to Rule the 80's Runway
In 1986, Apple released a full-on clothing and lifestyle line called the Apple Collection — and yes, it was as pastel and logo-heavy as you'd imagine.
Brittany Perry
Jul 111 min read
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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
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Tech History: From Convenience to Controversy - The Story of Cookies
In the digital world, "cookies" aren’t baked — they’re tracked.
Brittany Perry
Jun 301 min read
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Tech History: The First Banner Ad Had a 44% Click-Through Rate
Today, if a digital ad gets a 1% click-through rate, it's considered a win. But in 1994, the very first online ad pulled off something almost unthinkable today: a 44% click-through rate.
Brittany Perry
Jun 241 min read
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Tech History: The (Annoying) Origins of Spam Email
Before your inbox was flooded with offers for miracle pills and mystery princes, there was one email that started it all.
Brittany Perry
Jun 121 min read
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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
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Are There Different Rules for Exempt vs. Non-Exempt Employees When It Comes to Deductions for Unreturned Property?
Yes — there are important differences! For non-exempt employees , deductions for unreturned company property are generally allowed under...
My IT Retrieval Team
Jun 51 min read
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The Average Company Laptop Costs $1,200 – How Many Have You Lost?
Remote work has changed the game — but it’s also created a quiet, expensive problem most companies aren’t tracking closely enough: missing IT equipment. Â
My IT Retrieval Team
Jun 31 min read
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How to Handle the Fallout of New Layoffs & RTO Mandates
Several major companies have announced significant layoffs and return-to-office mandates, reflecting ongoing shifts in the global workforce landscape.
Brittany Perry
May 302 min read
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Daily Dooley
Today's tech trivia question!
Brittany Perry
May 301 min read
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Is High Turnover Killing Your IT Budget?
If high turnover is an unavoidable part of your business, losing thousands in IT equipment doesn’t have to be.Â
Brittany Perry
May 231 min read
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Daily Dooley
Today's tech trivia question!
Brittany Perry
May 221 min read
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