Can my ex-employer deny me from personally picking up my property?
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Can my ex-employer deny me from personally picking up my property?
My ex-employer isn’t allowing me to personally get my property from my work space. I offered to have them present while I got it but they’re saying they will collect my items for me. However, I’m not aware of all the things that I have in my work space without seeing it myself.
Asked on August 4, 2012 under Employment Labor Law, Illinois
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
Yes, your employer may prevent you from picking up your property yourself: there is no law requiring an employer to allow an ex-employee back on the property after termination of or separation from employment. They have to gather and ship the property to you, but that is what they seem to be willing to do anyway.
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