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#1 Posted : 20 March 2007 14:22:00(UTC)
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Posted By David P Scott
I know this may sound like a silly question to ask but if DSE Equipment (footrest / chairs etc ) have been bought for that person can they take that with them if they left to work for another company?

Thanks

David
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#2 Posted : 20 March 2007 14:26:00(UTC)
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Posted By Sean Warburton
There is no legal right for them to take them with them, so it depends on the companies policy i guess.

Sean
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#3 Posted : 20 March 2007 14:32:00(UTC)
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Posted By Rachael Palmer
I would say it should stay where it is. The kit could be used by another employee unless it was a purpose built chair in which case you could offer to sell it to them. If they want that particular type of chair why not give them the supplier details in their leaving card to pass on to the new employer.

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#4 Posted : 20 March 2007 14:49:00(UTC)
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Posted By FJ
The exception is if the equipment has been funded through the Government's "Access To Work" scheme- designed to assist in reducing obstacles to Employment for those with some Disabilities. (An excellent scheme for many by the way)

In the paperwork for this you may well find the expectation that the employee takes the equipment with them.

If the equipment has been designed for the individual, unless it is bulk standard, I cannot see the use of it staying in place when they leave (and even then...)
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#5 Posted : 22 March 2007 08:56:00(UTC)
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Posted By David P Scott
Thank you all for the prompt advise.

David
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