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Offboarding: Strategies for a Successful Goodbye

Prevent future conflict and understand the issues and hazards associated with offboarding.

The end of the employment relationship involves complex issues that can be contentious and emotionally charged. Many employers fail to evaluate their offboarding processes until it is too late. It is crucial to understand the issues and hazards associated with offboarding to mitigate risks and prevent future conflicts. This course will help those responsible for working with departing employees understand the potential conflicts that may arise during the offboarding process. It will also explain methods and best practices to help ensure a smooth offboarding experience and avoid creating additional conflicts.

62 minutes
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Agenda

Preparing for Exit

  • Document Reasons for Termination If Involuntary
  • Gather and Review All Employment Documents
  • Identify Any Specific Rights or Obligations for Both Parties

Pre-Exit Procedures

  • Obtain a Resignation Letter or Provide Written Termination Notice If Required
  • Confirm Exit Timing and Address Security Needs for Immediate Exits
  • Notify the Employee If Involuntary and Notify Relevant Stakeholders
  • Conduct an Exit Interview for Resignations

Severance and Release

  • Determine If Severance Is Required by Contract or Law
  • Consider Offering Severance in Exchange for a Release of Claims
  • Decide on Terms to Include in Any Release

Benefits and Other Matters

  • Determine Benefit End Dates
  • Provide COBRA Notice
  • Calculate Final Pay and Payouts Such as Unused Vacation
  • Review Trade Secret or Restrictive Covenant Obligations
  • Address Any Immigration Considerations

Day of Termination

  • Handle Security and Property Return
  • Confirm Final Pay Arrangements
  • Review Transition of Duties

Post-Termination

  • Address Concerns of Remaining Staff
  • Establish Reference Response Procedures
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Applications have not yet been submitted for Delaware, Idaho, Kentucky, Maine, Oklahoma, South Carolina, and Wyoming CLE for this course. However, if you are interested in obtaining CLE for any of the listed states or have any additional credit questions please email us at [email protected] or call us at 866-352-9540.

This course was last revised on December 18, 2025.

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  • ASA 1.0
     
  • This program may qualify for 1.0 continuing education hour(s) towards maintaining your ASA credential. Please contact ASA for more information at [email protected]. Please retain proof of attendance in the event your CE record is audited.
     
  • AK CLE 1.0
     
  • Alaska attorneys may receive 1.0 hour(s) of continuing legal education for completing this program. Please contact the Alaska Bar Association or go to www.alaskabar.org for details regarding reciprocity with other states.
     
  • AL CLE 1.1
     
  • This course or a portion thereof has been approved by the Alabama State Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Commission for a maximum of 1.1 hour(s) credit.
     
  • AR CLE 1.0
     
  • This course has been approved for 1.0 hour(s) of CLE by the Arkansas CLE Board.
     
  • Arizona CLE 1.0
     
  • The Arizona State Bar does not pre-approve or pre-certify MCLE programs. However, records of this program and attendance will be maintained by Lorman Education Services/Noggin Guru for auditing purposes. This activity may qualify for up to 1.0 hour(s) toward your annual CLE requirement for the State Bar of Arizona.
     
  • CA MCLE 1.0
     
  • Lorman Education Services/Noggin Guru is a State Bar of California approved MCLE sponsor and this course qualifies for 1.0 CLE hour(s) of participatory credit.
     
  • CT CLE 1.0
     
  • Neither the Connecticut Judicial Branch nor the Commission on Minimum Continuing Legal Education approve or accredit CLE providers or activities. This course has been approved for CLE credit in jurisdictions aside from CT and therefore it automatically meets the content and delivery requirements in Connecticut. Credit is based on a 60 minute credit hour and shall be awarded as follows: 1.0 CLE credit(s).
     
  • GA CLE 1.0
     
  • This program has been approved by the Georgia Commission on Continuing Lawyer Competency for 1.0 CLE hour(s).
     
  • HI CLE 1.0
     
  • This program was approved by the Hawaii State Board of Continuing Legal Education for 1.0 CLE credit hour(s).
     
  • IL CLE 1.0
     
  • This course was approved for a total of 1.0 hour(s) of MCLE Credit by the Illinois MCLE Board.
     
  • IN CLE 1.0
     
  • This program has been approved by the Indiana Commission on Continuing Legal Education. Participating attorneys are eligible to receive up to 1.0 hour(s) of Distance Education credit.
     
  • MO CLE 1.3
     
  • This course qualifies for self-study CLE credit in Missouri.
     
  • ND CLE 1.0
     
  • North Dakota CLE policy does not allow for pre-approval of any self-study courses. This course may qualify for up to 1.0 hours of CLE credit.
     
  • NH MCLE 1.0
     
  • NH MCLE does not approve or accredit CLE activities for the NH Minimum CLE requirement. Lorman Education Services believes this Ondemand course meets the requirement of NH Supreme Court Rule 53 and may qualify for CLE credit(s). Program Length: 62 Minutes.
     
  • NJ CLE 1.3
     
  • This program has been approved by the Board on Continuing Legal Education of the Supreme Court of New Jersey for 1.3 hours of total CLE credit.
     
  • NM CLE 1.0
     
  • This program has been approved by the New Mexico Minimum Continuing Legal Education Board for 1.0 hours of credit.
     
  • NV CLE 1.0
     
  • This program has been approved by the Nevada Board of Continuing Legal Education for 1.0 CLE hours.
     
  • NY CLE 1.0 including Areas of Professional Practice 1
     
  • This course has been approved in accordance with the requirements of the New York Continuing Legal Education Board for up to a maximum of 1.0 credit hours in the area(s) of Areas of Professional Practice for 1.00 hour. Each hour may be counted only as satisfying one category of credit. Duplicate credit for the same hour of instruction is not permitted. This course qualifies for both established and newly admitted attorneys. Lorman Education- Noggin Guru, Inc. has a financial hardship guideline. Please contact customer service at 1.866.352.9539 for instructions on how to apply.
     
  • OH CLE 1.0
     
  • This course has been approved by the Ohio Supreme Court Commission on Continuing Legal Education for 1.0 CLE credit hours. To fulfill CLE requirements for self-study, web-based programs, you must complete 100% of the polling questions during the program. Your hours will be filed electronically within thirty (30) business days by Lorman Education Services provided you fulfilled 100% attendance and polling questions answered.
     
  • PA CLE 1.0
     
  • This Distance Learning program has been approved by the Pennsylvania Continuing Legal Education Board for 1.0 hours of substantive law, practice and procedure CLE credit.
     
  • TN CLE 1.03
     
  • This program has been approved as a distance learning format by the Tennessee Commission on Continuing Legal Education for a maximum of 1.03 hours of credit.
     
  • VT CLE 1.0
     
  • This self-study program has been approved by the Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Board of Vermont for 1.0 hour(s) of CLE credit. Please note: Attorneys may only claim 12 credits per compliance period in this format. This course is considered "Non-Moderated Programming without Interactivity".
     
  • WI CLE 1.0
     
  • This program qualifies for 1.0 hour(s) of ondemand CLE through the WI Board of Bar Examiners.
     
  • WV MCLE 1.3
     
  • This program has been approved by the West Virginia State Bar MCLE Commission for 1.3 MCLE hours.
     
  • HR Certification Institute 1.0
     
  • This E-Learning program has been pre-approved for 1.0 (General) recertification credit hours toward aPHR®, aPHRi(TM), PHR®, PHRca®, SPHR®, GPHR®, PHRi(TM), and SPHRi(TM) recertification through HR Certification Institute® (HRCI®). For more information about certification or recertification, please visit the HR Certification Institute website at www.hrci.org.
     
  • SHRM 1.0
     
  • Lorman Education Services/Noggin Guru Inc. is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for the SHRM-CPSM or SHRM-SCPSM. This program is valid for 1.0 PDC(s) for the SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP.
     
The CLE Code is ONLY a requirement when applying for CLE Credit in New York. Other states do not need to supply the CLE Code to apply for CLE credit.

To earn each credit Lorman offers through the OnDemand learning platform, you need to watch 100% of the program. Also, for certain credits you will need to fulfill additional requirements which will be displayed on the "credits" tab when viewing the course.

  • Those applying for AIA and HRCI must view 100% of the program and answer the questions following the program.

This program does NOT qualify, nor meet the National Standard for NASBA accreditation.

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  • AK CLE 1.0
     
  • Arizona CLE 1.0
     
  • CA MCLE 1.0
     
  • CT CLE 1.0
     
  • HI CLE 1.0
     
  • MO CLE 1.3
     
  • NM CLE 1.0
     
  • VT CLE 1.0
     
  • WV MCLE 1.3
     
The CLE Code is ONLY a requirement when applying for CLE Credit in California (for participatory credit), Kansas, New Jersey or New York. Other states do not need to supply the CLE Code to apply for CLE credit.

This program does NOT qualify, nor meet the National Standard for NASBA accreditation.

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Faculty

Gregory P. Abrams

Gregory P. Abrams

Tucker Ellis LLP

  • Partner at Tucker Ellis LLP
  • Represents and counsels employers in all facets of labor and employment law
  • Has supported multiple national employers in developing and revising employment policies for compliance in all states in which they operate
  • Experienced litigator who regularly defends companies in state and federal courts as well as in front of administrative agencies throughout the country in all types of employment litigation, including class actions and collective actions, wage and hour matters, discrimination claims, noncompetition claims, trade secret misappropriation, and similar claims
  • Regularly presents at CLEs and other speaking engagements on all facets of the employment relationship
  • Has written and published extensively on employment and privacy-related issues and has been quoted and interviewed by multiple national media outlets on these topics
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Michael W. Gaches

Tucker Ellis LLP

  • Counsel at Tucker Ellis LLP
  • Represents and advises employers in all aspects of employment and labor law in state and federal courts and before administrative agencies
  • Clients include large national employers in numerous industries, with employees ranging from entry-level workers to C-suite executives
  • Previously served as the senior-most litigator for the U.S. Transportation Security Administration, responsible for setting the agency’s litigation strategy and ensuring its execution across a wide array of topics, including employment and labor matters
  • Frequent presenter and speaker in the areas of employment and labor litigation
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Product ID: 412335
Published 2025
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