Kentucky 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 Kentucky.
Kentucky rules that affect this form
| Final pay when fired | By the next normal pay period or 14 days after separation, whichever is later. Verify |
|---|---|
| Final pay when an employee quits | By the next normal pay period or 14 days after separation, whichever is later. Verify |
| Unused vacation / PTO at separation | Vested vacation pay counts as wages under KRS 337.010 and must be paid at separation. The employer's policy decides when vacation vests. Verify |
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 Kentucky employee exit checklist form?
Kentucky does not publish one required employee exit checklist for private employers. Use a clear template and make sure it reflects the Kentucky rules on this page.
When is a final paycheck due in Kentucky?
If the employer ends employment: By the next normal pay period or 14 days after separation, whichever is later. If the employee quits: By the next normal pay period or 14 days after separation, whichever is later.
Does Kentucky require paying out unused vacation?
Vested vacation pay counts as wages under KRS 337.010 and must be paid at separation. The employer's policy decides when vacation vests.
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This page is general information for employers, not legal advice. Employment laws change and can vary by city and county. Confirm details with the state labor department or an employment attorney. Read our disclaimer.