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