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Should You Offer Severance Pay?

Some employers assume that they have to offer a severance package -- a combination of money and continuing benefits -- to fired employees. In many cases, this assumption is incorrect. However, even if you aren't legally required to provide severance, it might still be a good idea; it can help soften the blow of being fired -- and buy you some insurance against wrongful termination lawsuits.

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When do I have to pay an employee who quits?

An employee just quit without notice yesterday. Because she is moving to another state to take a new job, she wants her final paycheck right away. Do I have to pay her immediately, or can I wait for our usual payday?

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When an Employee Leaves

  1. Issue a final paycheck.
  2. Reimburse expenses.
  3. Collect company property.
  4. Cancel credit and phone cards.
  5. Deactivate passwords.
  6. Arrange for continued benefits.
  7. Decide who will handle projects.
  8. Deal with confidentiality issues.
  9. Delete the employee's name from documents.
  10. Assign a contact person.

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