What laptops do Microsoft employees use?
Microsoft unquestioning trusts Lenovo for its computer and laptop needs. Wirawan Winarto, ex-Technical Evangelist at Microsoft says that all employees are given two laptops. Both Lenovo!
What happens if an employee steals a laptop?
If the laptop is the property of the company and not the employee, then an employee who keeps the laptop if permission to keep it has been revoked could be liable for theft and the company is within its rights to begin civil action against you. I was fired from a Fortune 500 company and was treated quite unjustly.
What happens if you leave a company without a laptop?
It’s not uncommon to leave a company, yet still be in possession of company property. Expect a few days or even a couple of weeks to go by before they reach out to you. They’ll be requesting the company property back or compensation for the item (s) should you no longer be in possession or they’re damaged beyond reasonable use.
What to do if an employee refuses to return a laptop?
If the employee is still getting any severance benefits, take a look at the release agreement he (hopefully) signed when he left. If it’s well drafted, it should give you the right to cut him off if he refuses to return company property.
Can a terminated employee bring back company property?
You have made up your mind: Joe has to go, but he’s got a company laptop at home. Whether it be a cell phone, iPad, laptop, or some other property, employers are rightfully annoyed that, in Massachusetts at least, you can’t refuse to provide their final paycheck unless they bring back what belongs to your company.
What happens when an employee refuses to return a laptop?
The employee refused to return the laptop. Also, he deleted files claiming that they were exclusively personal. The employee and others filed lawsuits against the hospital claiming discrimination among other things, and the hospital counterclaimed for conversion and replevin related to the laptop.
It’s not uncommon to leave a company, yet still be in possession of company property. Expect a few days or even a couple of weeks to go by before they reach out to you. They’ll be requesting the company property back or compensation for the item (s) should you no longer be in possession or they’re damaged beyond reasonable use.
If the laptop is the property of the company and not the employee, then an employee who keeps the laptop if permission to keep it has been revoked could be liable for theft and the company is within its rights to begin civil action against you. I was fired from a Fortune 500 company and was treated quite unjustly.
What to do if an employee leaves the company?
At the time of hire or when issuing equipment or property to non-exempt employees, obtain written authorization. Employers Council has an FYI with a template for members to use. This FYI is also a great resource with more detailed information, including a discussion regarding cases of theft.