Colorado employee exit checklist for employers
An exit checklist covers final pay, equipment, access and paperwork when someone leaves. Here is what changes when the employee works in Colorado.
Colorado rules that affect this form
| Final pay when fired | Immediately at termination (within 6 hours of the next workday if payroll is closed, or 24 hours if payroll is off-site). |
|---|---|
| Final pay when an employee quits | By the next regular payday. |
| Unused vacation / PTO at separation | Required: all earned, determinable vacation must be paid at separation; agreements that forfeit earned vacation are void (accrual caps are allowed). |
What to include
- Final paycheck issued by the state deadline
- Unused PTO handled according to state law and your written policy
- Company equipment returned and system access removed
- Benefits end date confirmed and COBRA or state continuation notice sent if applicable
- Exit interview offered and separation notice given where the state requires one
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Frequently asked questions
Is there an official Colorado employee exit checklist form?
Colorado does not publish one required employee exit checklist for private employers. Use a clear template and make sure it reflects the Colorado rules on this page.
When is a final paycheck due in Colorado?
If the employer ends employment: Immediately at termination (within 6 hours of the next workday if payroll is closed, or 24 hours if payroll is off-site). If the employee quits: By the next regular payday.
Does Colorado require paying out unused vacation?
Required: all earned, determinable vacation must be paid at separation; agreements that forfeit earned vacation are void (accrual caps are allowed).
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