{{company_name}}
{{company_address}}
Phone: {{phone}} | Email: {{email}} | Web: {{website}}
Checklist Pretermination
Checklist Pretermination
{{company_name}}
{{company_address}}
Phone: {{phone}}
Email: {{email}}
Website: {{website}}
PRE-TERMINATION CHECKLIST
Employee Name: {{employee_name}}
Employee ID: {{employee_id}}
Department: {{department}}
Position: {{position}}
Manager/Supervisor: {{manager_name}}
Date of Review: {{date_of_review}}
1. Performance and Conduct Review
1.1. Review of performance records and disciplinary history (last {{number_of_months}} months):
- Performance appraisals: {{date_last_appraisal}}
- Warning letters/Disciplinary actions: {{details_of_warnings}}
- Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs): {{details_of_pips}}
- Attendance records: {{attendance_issues_summary}}
1.2. Documentation of concerns leading to pre-termination consideration:
- Dates and details of incidents: {{incident_details}}
- Impact on business operations/team: {{impact_summary}}
- Witness statements (if applicable): {{witness_statements_ref}}
2. Legal and Policy Compliance
2.1. Review of employment contract terms:
- Notice period: {{contractual_notice_period}}
- Confidentiality clauses: {{confidentiality_clauses_reviewed}} (Yes/No)
- Restraint of trade: {{restraint_of_trade_reviewed}} (Yes/No)
2.2. Adherence to company policies and procedures:
- Relevant policy sections reviewed: {{relevant_policies}}
- Were policies clearly communicated to the employee? {{policies_communicated}} (Yes/No)
2.3. Consultation with HR/Legal Counsel:
- Date of consultation: {{hr_legal_consultation_date}}
- Key advice received: {{hr_legal_advice_summary}}
- Confirmation of fair process and substantive reason: {{fair_process_confirmed}} (Yes/No)
3. Alternative Solutions Explored
3.1. Have all reasonable alternatives to termination been considered?
- Retraining: {{retraining_considered}} (Yes/No)
- Transfer to another department/role: {{transfer_considered}} (Yes/No)
- Coaching/Mentoring: {{coaching_mentoring_considered}} (Yes/No)
- Reduced work hours: {{reduced_hours_considered}} (Yes/No)
3.2. Reasons for not pursuing alternatives: {{reasons_for_not_pursuing_alternatives}}
4. Financial and Administrative Considerations
4.1. Calculation of final pay:
- Unused leave: {{unused_leave_days}} days
- Pro-rata bonus (if applicable): {{pro_rata_bonus_amount}}
- Severance package (if applicable): {{severance_package_details}}
- Outstanding loans/advances: {{outstanding_loans_amount}}
4.2. Return of company property:
- Laptop, phone, keys, access cards, etc.: {{list_of_company_property}}
4.3. Access Revocation Plan:
- IT systems: {{it_access_revocation_plan}}
- Building access: {{building_access_revocation_plan}}
5. Communication Plan
5.1. Planned date and time of termination meeting: {{meeting_date_time}}
5.2. Attendees at meeting: {{attendees_names}}
5.3. Key message points for employee: {{key_message_points}}
5.4. Internal communication strategy (post-termination): {{internal_communication_plan}}
5.5. External communication strategy (if required): {{external_communication_plan}}
6. Post-Termination Support (if applicable)
6.1. Outplacement services: {{outplacement_services_offered}} (Yes/No)
6.2. Reference policy: {{company_reference_policy}}
Manager/Supervisor Confirmation:
I confirm that I have reviewed all relevant information and followed the necessary steps as outlined in this checklist to the best of my ability, in anticipation of a potential employee termination.
Signature: __________________________
Name: {{manager_name}}
Date: {{date}}
HR Department Confirmation:
I confirm that the proposed pre-termination process aligns with company policy and legal requirements.
Signature: __________________________
Name: {{hr_representative_name}}
Date: {{date}}
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