Term'd Employee still has Co Property
mbliek
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Good afternoon. :help:
What can be legally done to get company equipment (Hard hat, cellphone, laptop, vest, etc..) back from an employee after they have been terminated?
The president of my company terminated an employee yesterday after I left the office (for job related reasons). He was unable to get all equipment, given at the time of hire, back from the employee. I am unable to find a list of the equipment given to the employee in his personnel file.
Does anyone have any suggestions on how I could/should proceed?
Thanks
MBliek
What can be legally done to get company equipment (Hard hat, cellphone, laptop, vest, etc..) back from an employee after they have been terminated?
The president of my company terminated an employee yesterday after I left the office (for job related reasons). He was unable to get all equipment, given at the time of hire, back from the employee. I am unable to find a list of the equipment given to the employee in his personnel file.
Does anyone have any suggestions on how I could/should proceed?
Thanks
MBliek
Comments
With that said, I would cancel the cellphone and write a letter to the former employee asking that he/she return all company property, and give a deadline.
If not returned by the deadline, I would consult with my attorney on whether or not to prosecute for theft.
I hope this helps.
Sharon
I know I would not be comfortable going to meet a recently terminated employee, especially offsite.
Asking a termed employee to come back to your premises and return property sounds more troubling and insulting to me.
Plus, its easier to LEAVE someone else's area than to make someone else leave your area.
So, mbliek, any update on what you decided to do?
Sharon
Sharon