The growing challenge of getting company property back from ex-employees

In practice, recovering company property usually only becomes an issue when an employee leaves. But what if a former team member ignores requests to return items like laptops, phones, or vehicles? While employers often consider reporting the matter to the police – since it can be classified as unlawful appropriation – it is usually best to start with a formal letter before action. If this yields no response, a personal visit to demand the handover of the equipment can be a necessary next step before involving the authorities. It is worth remembering that the effective recovery of equipment begins the exact moment it is issued. Employers should formally document every single handover – even if it is just a computer mouse. – Bartosz Tomanek comments to Dziennik Gazeta Prawna.

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