Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts.
Massachusetts rules that affect this form
| Final pay when fired | Immediately - in full on the day of discharge. |
|---|---|
| Final pay when an employee quits | By the next regular payday (or the following Saturday if there is no regular payday). |
| Unused vacation / PTO at separation | Required - earned vacation and holiday pay owed under an oral or written agreement count as wages and must be paid with final wages. |
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 Massachusetts employee exit checklist form?
Massachusetts does not publish one required employee exit checklist for private employers. Use a clear template and make sure it reflects the Massachusetts rules on this page.
When is a final paycheck due in Massachusetts?
If the employer ends employment: Immediately - in full on the day of discharge. If the employee quits: By the next regular payday (or the following Saturday if there is no regular payday).
Does Massachusetts require paying out unused vacation?
Required - earned vacation and holiday pay owed under an oral or written agreement count as wages and must be paid with final wages.
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