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Employee Exit Checklist

Pre-Departure Preparation:

• [ ] Notify relevant departments (IT, Security, Facilities) of the employee's departure date.
• [ ] Review the employee's contract and any non-disclosure/confidentiality agreements.
• [ ] Determine the employee's final working day and ensure they provide appropriate notice.
• [ ] Schedule an exit interview with the departing employee.
• [ ] Inform the payroll department to prepare the final paycheck.
• [ ] Communicate the departure to the immediate team and distribute workload accordingly.

Administrative Tasks:

• [ ] Collect all company property from the departing employee, including:
  • [ ] Laptop or desktop computer.
  • [ ] Mobile devices (phones, tablets).
  • [ ] Access cards, keys, and security badges.
  • [ ] Company credit cards.
  • [ ] Company-issued identification.
  • [ ] Uniforms or work-related equipment.
  • [ ] Any confidential documents or materials.
• [ ] Ensure the return of any loaned items, such as books or training materials.
• [ ] Confirm the cancellation of any company-paid subscriptions or services.
• [ ] Update the employee's contact information for reference purposes.

IT and Security:

• [ ] Disable the departing employee's access to all company systems, including:
  • [ ] Email accounts.
  • [ ] Network accounts.
  • [ ] VPN access.
  • [ ] Cloud services (e.g., Google Workspace, Microsoft 365).
• [ ] Change passwords for shared accounts the employee had access to.
• [ ] Retrieve or disable any company-owned devices in the employee's possession.