Employee Termination Checklist
Employee Termination Checklist
Prepared by: [YOUR NAME]
[YOUR COMPANY NAME]
Pre-Termination Process
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Confirm details of performance concerns with the decision-making personnel, and ensure no personal bias is involved.
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Review Sally Hills' performance records, and validate her low performance against company metrics.
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Check if any performance improvement plan (PIP) was implemented previously and its outcome.
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Ensure multiple communication attempts have been made to Sally Hills about her performance issues.
Consultation and Documentation
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Consult with legal recourse for guidance and advice.
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Prepare a detailed termination letter with valid reasons for Sally Hills.
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Review and organize all documentation of Sally's performance and termination grounds.
During Termination
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Inform Sally Hills about the termination decision professionally and sympathetically.
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Present termination letter to Sally Hills, detailing reasons for termination.
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Discuss any potential severance packages, benefits, and continuing obligations.
Post-Termination Process
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Retrieve any company property from Sally Hills.
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Terminate access to company email and internal systems.
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Conduct an exit interview to gather feedback and understand any potential areas of improvement in the termination process.
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Ensure all final payments, including vacation pay and possible benefits, are properly processed.
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Update company records and payroll systems to reflect termination.
Additional Reminders
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Employee's dignity should be kept intact throughout the process.
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Ensure you follow legal procedures to avoid unnecessary lawsuits.
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Keep a copy of all documentation for future reference.
