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Leaving a job checklist

Dated, tickable, printable UK leaving-work checklist. Enter your resignation date, notice length and new-job date — get a six-section list (resignation, handover, pay, benefits, logistics, new job) with each item dated against your actual timeline.

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Why a dated checklist beats a generic list

Most leaving-work checklists online are generic — "return your laptop", "ask for a reference". The hard bit is sequencing: when to ask HR for the final-pay statement, when to introduce your successor to key contacts, when to sign the new contract. This checklist dates every item against your actual resignation date and final working day, so you know what to do and when, not just what to do.

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Frequently asked questions

What should a leaving-a-job checklist cover?
Six areas: resignation (letter, acknowledgement, final day confirmed), handover (projects, successor, note), pay and tax (final payslip, P45, tax code), benefits (pension, PMI, share options), logistics (equipment return, personal data, references) and new job (contract, pre-employment checks, first-day logistics).
When should I start working through the leaving-work checklist?
The day you decide to resign. The resignation and handover items start on day one; pay, benefits and logistics items cluster around the final working day; new-job items run two weeks before the new start date.
Is the checklist different if PILON or garden leave applies?
Yes. If PILON applies, the first item becomes 'confirm the PILON figure in writing before signing anything'. If garden leave applies, the first item becomes 'confirm what you can and cannot do during garden leave'. Tick the relevant box above and the checklist adjusts.
Can I print the checklist?
Yes. The 'Print checklist' button opens your browser print dialog. The ad and interactive buttons are hidden from print, so the printed version is a clean dated list.