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?

Before your inbox was flooded with offers for miracle pills and mystery princes, there was one email that started it all.

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.

Use this checklist to ensure a smooth offboarding process and avoid delays with your final paycheck. ✅  Return Company Property ☐ Laptop...