Can a company hold items from an ex employee?
It only can go to this extent if the items which was left in the office is really valuable to the ex-employee. If the company is deliberately holding on the ex employee belongings, then it is a legal offense to charge.
Who is responsible for the personal property of an employee?
Any clause excluding liability could simply state that the employer will not accept liability for personal property which has been lost or damaged during the course of employment and that it is the responsibility of employees to safeguard their own personal belongings.
How to request personal belongings from human resources?
When you request your personal belongings from Human Resources, submit both the request and your list of belongings in writing. In rare cases, your former employer may be unwilling to release your personal belongings after you’ve been fired.
How does an employer take personal property out of the building?
Supply a box or other container for the items so that they can be taken out of the building in one trip. When situations do not warrant that the employee return to the work area, make arrangements to have the items picked up at a later time or request an address where they may be mailed.
It only can go to this extent if the items which was left in the office is really valuable to the ex-employee. If the company is deliberately holding on the ex employee belongings, then it is a legal offense to charge.
Is it legal to hold someone’s personal property as.?
No, unless your contract provides you with that right, or you have some sort of statutory lien on the property (for which I see no basis). It’s your friends’ property, and while you claim that they have breached your contract and owe you something, right now that is nothing more than your claim, with which your friends would no doubt disagree.
What to do when former employee leaves behind personal property?
There is no specific labor law addressing an employer’s obligation to retain or deliver personal property left behind by a former employee. You may choose to contact the employee to arrange for her to pick it up, or you could return the property by mail or other delivery service if you know her current physical address.
When you request your personal belongings from Human Resources, submit both the request and your list of belongings in writing. In rare cases, your former employer may be unwilling to release your personal belongings after you’ve been fired.