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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 6, 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
How to Handle the Fallout of New Layoffs & RTO Mandates
Several major companies have announced significant layoffs and return-to-office mandates, reflecting ongoing shifts in the global workforce landscape.
Alucid Team
May 30, 20252 min read
Stretch Your Bank’s IT Budget
In a highly regulated and security-sensitive environment, every dollar saved without compromising reliability matters.
Alucid Team
May 28, 20251 min read
Scale Your Business—Not Your Headaches!
Growth is exciting—but it can also expose hidden challenges.
Alucid Team
May 5, 20251 min read
Mass Layoffs & RTO Mandates Shake Up Corporate America — Here’s What You Need to Know!
A new wave of layoffs has hit some of the biggest names in tech and finance, signaling a shift in how companies are responding to economic pressure and evolving work trends.
Brittany Perry
May 2, 20251 min read
Skipping IT Retrieval? Get Ready for Data Breaches, Fines & Toxic Fallout
Proper retrieval and disposal of IT assets is no longer just best practice — it’s a regulatory and environmental obligation.
Brittany Perry
May 1, 20251 min read
Could a Simple Balloon mean Lights Out for your Business?
Only a month ago, a mylar balloon knocked out power to over 10,000 people by downtown Las Vegas.
Brittany Perry
Apr 30, 20251 min read
100 OEM Contracts vs. 1 TPM Gorilla: Who Wins in the IT Jungle?
Be smart. Be strong. Be the gorilla.
Brittany Perry
Apr 30, 20251 min read
Retail Apocalypse – Are Your Stores Next???
The retail sector is facing major headwinds in 2025, with an estimated 15,000 store closures expected across the U.S.
Brittany Perry
Apr 28, 20251 min read
Is NetApp Pushing You Into an Upgrade You Don’t Need?
Stop replacing. Start maximizing. Let’s talk about how to keep your NetApp systems running strong.
Alucid Team
Apr 25, 20251 min read
IBM Is Pulling the Plug on These Popular Devices—Is Your Business at Risk?
Several key pieces of IBM networking and storage equipment are rapidly approaching their End-of-Service-Life (EOSL) deadlines.
Brittany Perry
Apr 21, 20251 min read
Cut the Cord: Why It’s Time to Move HPE Hardware Off OEM Support
Still paying a premium to keep your HPE servers, storage, or networking gear under OEM support?
Brittany Perry
Apr 16, 20251 min read
What we've been up to . . .
Stay tuned for more updates on Alucid in action!
Alucid Team
Apr 7, 20251 min read
Cisco Wants You Locked In - Break Free and Keep HALF Your IT Budget!
Many companies default to one thing: renewing contracts with the original equipment manufacturer (OEM)—like Cisco.
Brittany Perry
Apr 3, 20251 min read
Tornadoes. Floods. Power Outages. Is Your Business Ready?
Severe storms are currently impacting thousands - bringing life-threatening tornadoes, catastrophic flooding, and hail larger than baseballs
Alucid Team
Apr 2, 20251 min read
Look Before Your Leap!
Thinking about making the switch to third-party maintenance for your IT hardware? Don’t jump without a thorough assessment.
Brittany Perry
Apr 1, 20251 min read
The Restructuring Wave is Rolling into Q2 – Who is Making Changes?
As Q2 of 2025 kicks off, a clear trend continues: restructuring is in full swing
Brittany Perry
Mar 27, 20252 min read
LAYOFF WARNING: LA’s Massive $1B Budget Shortfall
Many public-sector employees and contractors could soon find themselves navigating an unexpected offboarding process.
Brittany Perry
Mar 20, 20251 min read
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