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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


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


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


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


Apple Employee Growth Timeline: Key Milestones That Shaped Tech History
This Apple employee growth timeline (featured in the chart above) highlights how major events like the launch of the iPhone, the return of Steve Jobs, and the transition to Apple Silicon fueled Apple’s exponential workforce expansion.
My IT Retrieval Team
Jun 102 min read


Tech History Timelines & Fascinating Facts
In 1981, NASA’s Space Shuttle Columbia launched into orbit - how much RAM did it use?
Brittany Perry
Jun 71 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
Best Practices for Documenting IT Equipment Issuance and Return
When it comes to protecting your company’s assets, documentation is everything.
Brittany Perry
Jun 51 min read
Don’t Get Burned: A Step-by-Step Checklist Before Deducting for Unreturned IT Equipment
It’s a common frustration for employers—an employee departs and your company laptop, phone, or access badge doesn’t return. You're left...
Brittany Perry
Jun 52 min read
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


Tech History Timelines & Fascinating Facts
What was the reason behind the design of the QWERTY keyboard layout?
My IT Retrieval Team
Jun 51 min read


Daily Dooley
Your daily dose of tech trivia!
My IT Retrieval Team
Jun 41 min read


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.
My IT Retrieval Team
Jun 31 min read


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


Daily Dooley
Today's tech trivia question!
Brittany Perry
May 301 min read


Daily Dooley
Today's tech trivia question!
My IT Retrieval Team
May 291 min read


Daily Dooley
Today's tech trivia question!
Brittany Perry
May 281 min read


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.
Brittany Perry
May 231 min read


Daily Dooley
Today's tech trivia question!
My IT Retrieval Team
May 231 min read
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