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Do We Need a Written Agreement to Deduct the Cost of Unreturned IT Equipment from an Employee’s Final Pay?
Many states have their own laws that require a signed, written agreement from the employee authorizing the deduction ahead of time.
Alucid Team
Jul 21 min read


Tech History: The Evolution of Firewalls
Did you know firewalls are named after actual walls built to stop fires?
In the digital world, they do the same thing — blocking dangerous traffic from spreading across networks.
From basic packet filters in the '80s to today’s AI-powered security layers, firewalls have come a long way. We rounded up some fun facts — and broke down their full evolution!
Alucid Team
Jul 21 min read


Tech History: From Convenience to Controversy - The Story of Cookies
In the digital world, "cookies" aren’t baked — they’re tracked.
Alucid Team
Jun 301 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 231 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 193 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 181 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 181 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 162 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 132 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 111 min read


Apple Employee Growth Timeline: Key Milestones That Shaped Tech History
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.
Alucid Team
Jun 102 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 61 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 61 min read
Best Practices for Documenting IT Equipment Issuance & Return
When it comes to protecting your company’s assets, documentation is everything.
Alucid Team
Jun 61 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 52 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 51 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 51 min read


Daily Dooley
Today's tech trivia question!
Alucid Team
May 281 min read


Scale Your Business—Not Your Headaches!
Growth is exciting—but it can also expose hidden challenges.
Alucid Team
May 51 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 11 min read
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