To think that refusing to do an handover so you can be called back as a consultant is a dick move?

[AFewScrewsLucy]

Colleague handed in notice. And has outright refused to do a handover of knowledge, because they wants company to keep them on with a retainer and consultancy fees. so when a particular procedure happens, the company would have to being them back and pay them to do the work? They are leaving to start their new business in consultancy for this procedure.There is a member of staff that will be taking the role on and the procedure is quite specific to the company.
Is this person a dick, or that's just how business works etc.

@HappyDays40

I have created things in my employment that have been as a result of years of experience for the purpose of my job. Just because I work for my employer the intellectual property is still mine. I would certainly be taking this with me if I left. I worked hard on it.

Morally, you might think that, but legally it could be very different. It would be a very unusual setup if this is the case for you. Most employment contracts have a specific policy on intellectual property. It might be worth checking yours. You worked hard for it, yes, but you were paid to do it.

You've got a manager problem here. You have tried to resolve things, but your colleague is being obstructive.
Take it to your line manager, and tell them the situation, and what the risks are, if he continues to be a dick. It's then up to your manager to resolve. I know that we all try our best to do these things collaboratively, but sometimes you need to escalate it, and let your manager deal with it; it's what they're paid for....

@IWentAwayIStayedAway

I would have them clear desk today and put on gardening leave immediately. They would not be hired back and i would use database company to figure out reports needed. Cheeky feckers lol

This ^^ And get legal advice

[quote AFewScrewsLucy]@asteroommatus Discipline him...how...by firing him? And him not sharing that knowledge...???[/quote]
Yes! You said he wasn’t going to share the knowledge anyway.

MerryOldGoat - re password protection: I worked with people who password protected MY files ... and didn't tell me!! It takes all sorts.