Employee Dismissal Checklist

Employee Name:	[employee name]
Position:	[employee position]
Date of Termination:	February 20, 2052
Created by:	[your name]

This checklist is designed to guide HR and administrative staff through the systematic, respectful, and legally compliant termination process of an employee's contract. Responsible parties should check off each item as they complete it to ensure nothing is missed during the process.

1. Have all necessary termination documents been prepared and reviewed?

   • Y

   • N

2. Is there a clear reason for the termination, documented and communicated to the employee?

   • Y

   • N

3. Has the employee been informed of their termination in a private and respectful manner?

   • Y

   • N

4. Have all company assets been returned by the employee? (e.g., keys, badges, equipment)

   • Y

   • N

5. Is access to company systems and accounts revoked?

   • Y

   • N

6. Have final wages and benefits been calculated accurately?

   • Y

   • N

7. Is the employee eligible for any severance pay or benefits?

   • Y

   • N

8. Have exit interviews been conducted to gather feedback and insights?

   • Y

   • N

9. Have relevant departments been notified of the termination? (e.g., HR, IT, Finance)

   • Y

   • N

10. Have legal obligations, such as providing COBRA information, been fulfilled?

    • Y

    • N

11. Has the employee been provided with information on their post-employment rights?

    • Y

    • N

12. Have confidentiality agreements and non-disclosure obligations been reinforced?

    • Y

    • N

13. Is there a plan for transitioning the employee's responsibilities to others?

    • Y

    • N

14. Have final performance evaluations or documentation been completed?

    • Y

    • N

15. Is there a plan for communicating the departure to the team and stakeholders?

• Y

• N

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