Many in our area got laid off a few weeks ago, but have yet to see an email or packing slip on returning my laptop, badge, or any other equipment to those laid off. The severance package says you need to return equipment within 14 days. The displacement line said contact the manager, but my manager was also laid off and was reporting through a temporary exec.
Is it normal not to get the packing slip/boxes within a week? When are they normally received and what are they expecting to be returned?
I think it’s 14 days from receiving the box.
I received the return box in the mail about a month after displacement. Keep checking…..
Hi. I just went through this. Your boss/former boss needs to initiate this process. You can’t do it yourself. The vendor WF uses for this will then send you an empty box with packing material and a pre-printed UPS shipping label. Definitely jump on this - you don’t want to jeopardize your severance. Life on the other side of WF getting paid to not work is a glorious gift. Things always work out for the best. Good luck! 🙂
Keep a CYA file/folder showing all attempts to reach out to them to arrange a return. Then if they start sending nastygrams you can show them proof that you have been trying to return it.
This is not the first time someone has had issues with device returns. Power if off and put it in the corner. If they don't send you packing slips/boxes/etc., then just keep it.
A manager needs to start the process by ordering the return. No worries if this gets missed. The severance process is a not connected to the return process Consider the laptop a parting gift.