Immediate Termination Actions

□ Disable all system access immediately
□ Deactivate security badges
□ Change door codes/locks if necessary
□ Retrieve company property
□ Secure work area and files
□ Remove from premises appropriately
□ Collect personal belongings
□ Provide termination letter
□ Explain final pay details
□ Document termination meeting
□ Have witness present
□ Maintain professionalism

Security & Access Removal

□ Disable Active Directory account
□ Close email account
□ Revoke VPN access
□ Remove from all systems
□ Cancel software licenses
□ Change shared passwords
□ Remove from databases
□ Block building access
□ Cancel parking access
□ Remove from visitor lists
□ Update security with photo
□ Archive digital files

Property Recovery

□ Collect laptop/computer
□ Retrieve mobile phone
□ Return company vehicle
□ Collect credit cards
□ Get office keys
□ Retrieve access badges
□ Return uniforms
□ Collect equipment
□ Get parking permits
□ Retrieve files/documents
□ Document all returns
□ Assess any damages

Final Compensation

□ Calculate final wages
□ Process accrued PTO
□ Compute prorated bonus
□ Include commissions owed
□ Deduct advances
□ Process within state timeline
□ Prepare final pay stub
□ Document all calculations
□ Issue payment
□ Cancel future payments
□ Stop direct deposit
□ Close expense accounts

Benefits Termination

□ End health insurance
□ Process COBRA notification
□ Stop retirement contributions
□ Cancel life insurance
□ End disability coverage
□ Stop FSA contributions
□ Cancel other benefits
□ Provide benefits summary
□ Explain continuation options
□ Process final claims
□ Update beneficiaries
□ Send required notices

Legal & Compliance

□ File termination paperwork
□ Complete separation notice
□ Process unemployment forms
□ Send COBRA notice
□ Provide WARN notice if required
□ Document termination reason
□ Secure releases if applicable
□ Update personnel file
□ Maintain confidentiality
□ Follow legal requirements
□ Store documentation
□ Report to government if required

Communication Management

□ Notify HR immediately
□ Inform senior management
□ Brief immediate team
□ Notify affected departments
□ Inform clients if needed
□ Update vendors
□ Remove from website
□ Update directories
□ Change email signatures
□ Redirect phone calls
□ Manage external communication
□ Address rumors professionally

Post-Termination Tasks

□ Conduct exit interview if possible
□ Transfer responsibilities
□ Reassign projects
□ Update org chart
□ Plan for replacement
□ Address team morale
□ Review security risks
□ Monitor for data breach
□ Handle reference requests
□ Process unemployment claims
□ Manage any disputes
□ Learn from situation