What Not To Forget When An Employee Leaves

There are many practical and 'housekeeping' matters that employers need to deal with when an employee's employment comes to an end, some of which are expressly required by law. In this article we look at some of those issues which can often be overlooked.

Certificate of Termination

Under Section 22 of the Employment Act 2000, employees are entitled to receive on request a 'Certificate of Termination', containing the following:

• employer's name and address;
• nature of the employer's business;
• duration of the employee's employment;
• capacity in which the employee was employed;
• wages and other remuneration payable at the date of termination; and
• where the employee so requests, the reason for the termination.