Resignation: Deal with an employee's resignation
When to use this resignation flowchart
Use this resignation flowchart to deal with an employee's resignation, bearing in mind the employee's contractual obligations regarding matters such as notice, restrictive covenants and the return of company property.
The flowchart covers the practicalities of placing an employee on garden leave, and also deals with the situation where the employer persuades the employee to stay.
Key steps
- Check the employee's contractual obligations (eg notice period and restrictive covenants)
- Accept resignation in writing confirming termination date based on full notice period
- Decide arrangements for a replacement and the announcement of the employee's departure
- Conduct exit interview or ask the employee to complete a separation questionnaire
Key "What if...?" events
- What if? … the employee retracts their resignation
- What if? … the employee who has resigned begins to underperform during their notice period
- What if? … the employee who has resigned fails to return company property
