Administrative Tasks
Final payroll calculations, benefits termination or continuation, tax form triggers, and unemployment filing details with responsible parties.
A standardized checklist reduces compliance and security gaps, protects sensitive information, and ensures consistent treatment of departing employees across your organization.
HR professionals, IT, payroll, hiring managers, and legal or compliance officers commonly collaborate to complete offboarding tasks listed on the checklist.
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Signature Fields | Require sign/date for employee, HR, and manager |
| Routing Order | HR → Payroll → IT → Legal (sequential) |
| Authentication | Email + optional SMS or SSO |
| Retention Policy | Automated archive after closure |
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State laws vary; many require payment on termination or next scheduled payday.
Provide election notice within 14–44 days depending on event and plan rules.
Keep I-9 three years after hire or one year after termination, whichever is later (8 CFR §274a.2).
W-2 to employee by January 31 following tax year (IRS requirement).
Update carriers immediately to stop deductions and adjust coverage.
Manager documents reason, effective date, and HR approval.
Calculate final wages, taxes, and PTO payout.
Revoke credentials and change shared passwords.
Store checklist and supporting documents in personnel file.
Final payroll calculations, benefits termination or continuation, tax form triggers, and unemployment filing details with responsible parties.
Account deprovisioning, password resets, removal from MFA, and confirmation of revoked access across cloud services and physical facilities.
Inventory of devices, ID badges, keys, and company property with serial numbers, condition notes, and return dates recorded.
I-9 retention steps, signed confidentiality or IP agreements, and notes on regulatory notifications where applicable.
Handover of projects, documentation of duties, and reassignment plans to minimize operational disruption after departure.
Exit interview record, signature on final settlements, and confirmation of benefits and severance terms when applicable.
| signNow | DocuSign | Adobe Sign | PandaDoc | HelloSign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $8/user/mo | $15/user/mo | $14/user/mo | $19/user/mo | $15/user/mo |
| Free Trial | Yes, 7-day free trial | No | No | No | No |
| Bulk Send | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Audit Trail | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HIPAA Compliant | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
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