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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

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

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

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

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

What Is the Maximum Amount We Can Deduct for Unreturned Equipment?

Under federal law, employers can deduct the full cost of unreturned company equipment from an employee’s paycheck only if the deduction...

Brittany Perry

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

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