Termination Checklist

1. Gather all forms of documentation that justify the termination.
a. If termination is downsizing related lay-off, draw up documentation.
b. Go over documents and ensure termination is fair and justifiable.
2. If termination is conduct related, make sure that there have been ample warnings (3 written, 2 verbal) and that these warnings are part of the termination documentation.
a. Allow time for correction in conduct.
b. Hear all sides of argument related incidents.
3. Schedule immediate meeting with employee.
4. Directly tell employee purpose of meeting and explain the reason for termination and date termination is effective.
5. Have employee return all organization property used and reveal all passwords used to access organization workstations and records.
6. Go over benefits package, severance pay and vacation/sick day compensation. Have a written copy for both employee and self.
7. Have employee sign Reference check document to legalize references to other organizations.
8. Have employee fill out exit-interview sheet, to document employees time at organization, experience while employed and termination experience
9. Ensure final paycheck is delivered (whether at the termination meeting or after final day of employment).
10. Respectfully dismiss employee from meeting.