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June 2025 Layoff Roundup: Tech Giants, Amazon + Early July Cuts
Big names are slashing traditional roles and redirecting talent and capital into AI, automation, and next-gen infrastructure.
Alucid Team
Jul 3, 20252 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 If Company IT Equipment Was Damaged or Lost? Can They Withhold My Final Pay?
If you’re leaving a job and realize that company equipment you were issued—like a laptop, phone, or tools—is lost or damaged, you might be wondering: “Can my employer take that out of my final paycheck?”
Alucid Team
Jun 30, 20251 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


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


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


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


Tech History: The World's First Computer Programmer
The world’s first computer programmer was a woman—Ada Lovelace (bord Augusta Ada Byron)—and she wrote her first algorithm in the 1840s, long before computers even existed as we know them today.
Alucid Team
Jun 11, 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
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


Tech History Timelines & Fascinating Facts
What was the reason behind the design of the QWERTY keyboard layout?
Alucid Team
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


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
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