Mechanic toolbox and being let go

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Mechanic toolbox and being let go

I was let go from my mechanic position today 2/2/2017 and was wondering how long
I have to remove my tool box from the work place?

Asked on February 27, 2017 under Employment Labor Law, California

Answers:

M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 7 years ago | Contributor

Unless this situation is specifically addressesd in a union agreement or employment contract, there is no legally mandated time that an employee must be given to gather their tools or other personal possessions from their former place of work after being terminated. The only exception would be if you are not currently available to pick up your tools due to being away on company business. Otherwise, you have to come and get your things immediately. That having been said, if you are not given at least until the end of the day to get them, then you may have a claim as a court could consider that unreasonable and to allow your former employer to keep them "unjust enrichment".

SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 7 years ago | Contributor

You have only as long as your employer is willing to give you--there is no "right" to leave your tools or other personal items at your former employer's location. They do have to give you a "reasonable" chance to get it--e.g. if you are away right now, they have to wait until you come back--but if you available to get it, yo have to do so when they ask you too.


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