Michigan 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 Michigan.
Michigan rules that affect this form
| Final pay when fired | By the regularly scheduled payday for the pay period in which the termination occurs (hand-harvest crop workers: within 1 working day). Verify |
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| Final pay when an employee quits | By the regularly scheduled payday for the pay period in which the termination occurs. Verify |
| Unused vacation / PTO at separation | Not required unless the employer's written policy or contract provides for it (enforced as a fringe benefit under the Payment of Wages and Fringe Benefits Act). |
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 Michigan employee exit checklist form?
Michigan does not publish one required employee exit checklist for private employers. Use a clear template and make sure it reflects the Michigan rules on this page.
When is a final paycheck due in Michigan?
If the employer ends employment: By the regularly scheduled payday for the pay period in which the termination occurs (hand-harvest crop workers: within 1 working day). If the employee quits: By the regularly scheduled payday for the pay period in which the termination occurs.
Does Michigan require paying out unused vacation?
Not required unless the employer's written policy or contract provides for it (enforced as a fringe benefit under the Payment of Wages and Fringe Benefits Act).
Other Michigan forms
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