Documentation at End of Employment

Overview

This topic provides an overview of the documentation required by federal and state law when employment ends due to discharge, lay off, quitting, or resignation. Information on unemployment, multistate workers, benefits, and written notice of termination/service letters is included. Industry-specific requirements are not included. Documentation that must be provided related to final wages and associated documentation is detailed in a separate topic.

Questions Answered

• Is the employer required to provide some form of written notice of termination or service letter?
• What COBRA or mini-COBRA continuation of coverage notices and miscellaneous benefits-related information must be provided when employment ends?
• What are the unemployment notice requirements employers must provide?
• What are the notice requirements when employment of a multistate worker ends?