# Contractor Access That Never Got Turned Off

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## Source

- Human article: https://bellwetherit.com/blog/contractor-access-that-never-got-turned-off
- Published: 2026-05-26
- Topics: identity, offboarding
- Publisher: Bellwether IT, Fresno, California
- Contact: +1-559-354-6755 · https://bellwetherit.com/contact

## Summary

A contractor left months ago yet their Microsoft 365 login still works. This points to an offboarding gap your IT company should already own.

## What Bellwether says it owns

- We disable Microsoft 365 accounts and shared access the same day a contractor leaves, then confirm no devices remain logged in.

## Claims in the article

- A vendor invoice gets altered without notice.
- Old client lists move to a personal drive.
- Shared calendars show meetings the contractor no longer needs to see.

## Article outline

- Offboarding That Sticks
- Microsoft 365 Logins and Shared Files
- Laptops That Walk Out the Door
- What Happens When Access Lingers