by Susie Wine, Littler
Ensuring compliance during employee offboarding is a critical responsibility for today’s HR teams—and the requirements vary widely across the United States. Most states mandate specific documentation that employers must provide when an employee separates from employment, making it essential for HR leaders to stay ahead of evolving regulations.
Our Fifty state chart on Documentation for separation of employment offers a streamlined, authoritative resource that summarizes state‑by‑state obligations, including unemployment compensation notices, mini‑COBRA requirements, service‑letter rules, and notices for multistate workers. This comprehensive guide empowers HR professionals to manage separation processes confidently, consistently, and with full compliance.
While federal WARN and state mini‑WARN Acts are not included—since they apply to mass layoffs with notice requirements well before separation—our chart focuses on the documentation employers must provide at the time of separation, ensuring your organization delivers the right information at the right moment.
With this expert resource, HR teams can elevate their offboarding experience, reduce compliance risk, and maintain operational excellence across every state in which they operate.

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