New York Employee Termination Checklist

A New York Employee Termination Checklist is a tool used by employers to comply with NY employee termination requirements and ensure all legal, logistical and documentation steps are followed when ending a worker’s employment. The checklist includes the return of company property, delivery of the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) notices, documentation of the termination reason, and compliance with New York termination final paycheck rules to avoid potential legal issues.

Employers, HR managers or supervisors are responsible for completing the checklist during the NYC employer termination process, helping ensure all steps are properly recorded and aligned with both company policy and New York offboarding checklist best practices.

The checklist is stored in the employee's HR file for internal recordkeeping. It is not submitted to a government agency unless a specific situation legally requires it.