Employee Termination Checklist
| Prepared by: | [your name] | 
| Preparation Date: | February 13, 2052 | 
| Employee Name: | [employee name] | 
| Position: | [employee position] | 
This tool ensures a smooth and complete transfer of responsibilities and knowledge from a departing employee to the organization or a successor. Follow the steps in each category to secure a successful handover process. Answer this checklist by clicking on the checkbox next to each completed task.
- Have you received the resignation letter from the employee? 
- Has the resignation been officially acknowledged by HR or management? 
- Has the departing employee provided notice as per company policy? 
- Have you scheduled an exit interview with the resigning employee? 
- Has the resigning employee completed necessary documentation (e.g., clearance forms, non-disclosure agreements)? 
- Have you discussed pending tasks and projects with the resigning employee? 
- Have you identified a successor or temporary replacement for the resigning employee's role? 
- Have you documented essential job responsibilities and processes for the successor? 
- Have you notified relevant stakeholders about the resignation and transition plan? 
- Have you arranged for the resigning employee to transfer knowledge and files to their successor? 
- Have you updated internal systems and records to reflect the change in personnel? 
- Have you conducted a final handover meeting with the resigning employee? 
- Have you expressed appreciation and wished the resigning employee well in their future endeavors? 
- Have you ensured that all company property (e.g., laptop, access cards) has been returned by the resigning employee? 
- Have you finalized any outstanding payments or benefits for the resigning employee? 
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