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Employee Exit / Offboarding Checklist

A complete offboarding checklist: access removal, equipment return, final pay, benefits, and knowledge transfer. Free download as PDF, Word, or text.

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EMPLOYEE EXIT / OFFBOARDING CHECKLIST

Employee: [EMPLOYEE NAME] | Job title: [JOB TITLE] | Department: [DEPARTMENT] Manager: [MANAGER NAME] | Last day: [LAST DAY] | Separation type: [RESIGNATION / TERMINATION / LAYOFF / RETIREMENT]

Accounts & access (complete on last day)

  • Disable email, HRIS, payroll, chat, project tools, VPN, and SSO
  • Revoke building/badge access and parking
  • Remove from distribution lists, shared drives, and admin roles
  • Forward email / set out-of-office per [RETENTION POLICY]
  • Change shared passwords the employee knew

Equipment & property

  • Laptop / desktop returned: [ ] Yes Condition: __________
  • Phone / tablet returned: [ ] Yes / [ ] N/A
  • Badge, keys, parking pass returned: [ ] Yes
  • Company credit card collected and cancelled: [ ] Yes / [ ] N/A
  • Other: [LIST] — Collected by: __________ Date: __________

Final pay & benefits

  • Final paycheck prepared per [STATE] final-pay timing rules — Pay date: __________
  • Accrued unused vacation/PTO paid per policy and state law: __________ hours
  • Benefits end date communicated: __________
  • COBRA / continuation notice sent: [ ] Yes Date: __________
  • 401(k) / retirement distribution options provided: [ ] Yes

Knowledge transfer & records

  • Handoff document completed; duties reassigned to: [NAMES]
  • Client/vendor contacts notified as needed
  • Personnel file updated; separation notes filed
  • Exit interview offered: [ ] Completed [ ] Declined Date: __________

Sign-off

HR signature: ___________________________ Date: ______________

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Please note: General template only — not legal advice. Have employment counsel review before use, especially for state-specific requirements.

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