Firstly, the scenario described is a fundemental failure of device management by this hypothetical small business, however that being said... https://support.a

Firstly, the scenario described is a fundemental failure of device management by this hypothetical small business, however that being said... https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201441 https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201441 1. The company would have proof of purchase, so they could remove activation lock that way 2. The employee can remove activation lock by removing it from icloud.com - no need to share a password.