My question involves labor and employment law for the state of: MA
When I started with my company I was not provided a computer for work. I already had a productivity suite on my personal computer so my employer wanted me to use it for work. We are a small company, a total of 5 employees, and are in the process of being acquired by another company. Today at the end of the day, my employer walked past me on his way out the building. We momentarily discussed a project and then my employer asked "Who owns your computer?" to which I responded, "I do, I have ever since I bought it." My employer's response was "Not anymore," and then left the office.
Not only is this a strange way to say good bye at the end of the day, but it brings up the matter of personal property and business property.
Is my employer able to seize my personal computer?
I can understand that if I were to leave the company I would have to delete company files, however, I am not so certain if my employer can seize the computer on the basis that I used it for work.
Thanks in advance.

