Employee Termination Kit

This packet will provide an employer clear guidelines regarding terminating an employee. Litigation arising out of termination of employment is pervasive. The more thoughtful, lawful, and deliberate your termination process, the better you protect yourself in case a dispute arises and the better your chances for avoiding disputes altogether.

While the information enclosed herein focuses on the steps and documents helpful in terminating an employee, it is important to remember that a company and all of its managers must adhere to lawful and professional conduct at all times. To that end, also included here are general guidelines for employers. Combined, this packet can provide a useful starting point for the complicated issues involving termination of employment.

This packet includes the following:

• General Guidelines for Employers;
  
• Talking points for termination;
  
• Sample Release;
  
• Exit Interview Checklist;
  
• Exit Interview; and
  
• Employee Acknowledgement Form