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Every Unreturned Laptop Is a Potential Data Breach

Employee offboarding is often treated as an HR process. But in today’s digital workplace, it’s also a critical part of data security.

Brittany Perry

Mar 102 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

Feb 62 min read

Best Practices for Documenting IT Equipment Issuance & Return

When it comes to protecting your company’s assets, documentation is everything.

Alucid Team

Jan 141 min read

The Hidden Threat in Your DLP Strategy

There’s one overlooked risk hiding in plain sight: employee equipment.

Alucid Team

Sep 25, 20251 min read

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 2, 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

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

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