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How the Right to Repair Movement is Boosting Third-Party Maintenance
The Right to Repair movement continues to gain traction across the U.S., advocating for the rights of consumers and businesses to repair and maintain their own equipment—without being locked into OEM service agreements.
Alucid Team
Jun 24, 20252 min read


Why Every Company Needs a Signed Asset Policy Acknowledgment
When an employee is issued a company laptop, phone, or other IT equipment, it's not just about hardware—it's about responsibility.
Alucid Team
Jun 23, 20251 min read


What HR Needs to Ask: Your IT Offboarding Guide & Checklist
A comprehensive IT offboarding checklist designed to ensure a smooth and secure transition.
Alucid Team
Jun 19, 20253 min read


The Hidden Power of TPM: Centralized IT Contract Management Made Simple
Utilizing a single platform to manage multiple maintenance contracts is a transformative approach to IT management, and Third-Party Maintenance providers offer the tools to make this a reality.
Alucid Team
Jun 19, 20251 min read


A Quick Checklist for Compliance: Handling Unreturned IT Equipment Legally
Use this checklist to stay compliant with federal and state laws when managing unreturned company property during employee offboarding.
Brittany Perry
Jun 18, 20251 min read


How to Handle Unreturned Company Property from Remote Employees
Remote work has made managing company assets more complex—especially when employees leave and don’t return their IT equipment.
Brittany Perry
Jun 17, 20251 min read


Scale Smarter: How Third Party Maintenance Fuels SMB Growth
Third-Party Maintenance offers a strategic advantage, helping companies scale efficiently and effectively.
Brittany Perry
Jun 17, 20251 min read


What we've been up to . . .
The Alucid Team recently completed a network deployment project in Tampa, FL delivering a robust and scalable infrastructure tailored for a small network environment.
Alucid Team
Jun 16, 20251 min read


What Are the Federal and 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?
Alucid Team
Jun 16, 20252 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?
Alucid Team
Jun 13, 20252 min read


What we've been up to . . .
We recently completed an Audio System Expansion project in Century City / Los Angeles.
Alucid Team
Jun 12, 20251 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 11, 20251 min read


What we've been up to . . .
We recently supported a client in New York City with a quick and efficient office setup for a new employee.
Alucid Team
Jun 11, 20251 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.
Alucid Team
Jun 6, 20251 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?”
Alucid Team
Jun 6, 20251 min read
Are the Risks and Penalties if We Illegally Withhold a Final Paycheck?
If done improperly, it can expose your business to serious legal and financial consequences.
Alucid Team
Jun 5, 20252 min read
Essential Steps Before Deducting Pay for Missing IT Equipment
Before touching that final paycheck, make sure you’ve taken these essential steps.
Alucid Team
Jun 5, 20252 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 except . . . .
Alucid Team
Jun 5, 20251 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!
Brittany Perry
Jun 5, 20251 min read


Slash Bank Branch IT Costs with this Simple Strategy
Are your bank branches bleeding money on IT maintenance and hardware upgrades?
Alucid Team
May 30, 20251 min read
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