What if a talent does not return the company property (laptops, etc.) after the working contract ends?
In the Employment Agreement, we have a clause "Return of Documents and Assets". It means that the employee will return all the assets owned by the company once the contract is terminated/employee resigns for whatever cause. Any material, document and property belonging to the Company and in the Talent's possession must be returned to the Company. It is advisable to check the country's contract for this clause and ensure that it covers the return of work equipment and check if there is no legal requirement to pay out the final payment at a specific time in the country, else we may choose to withhold the F&F until the property is returned.
In case the employee doesn't return the company-owned assets until the last working day, then WorkMotion can hold the full and final settlement (partly/or the cost of the assets) on client's confirmation, If the country has a clause stating that deductions can be made from the salary and to be paid out later after its return.
Submitter: Ayushi Dubey
How is the return of the hardware handled when WorkMotion is not the provider?
If the hardware has not been handled through WorkMotion with the employee, it is therefore up to the client to organise the return of the hardware.
Submitter: Georgina Roca