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Termination & exit · US

Exit Interview Kit Template

Structured exit conversation framework with template questions. Exit interview kit — structured questions across role, manager, comp, culture, recommendation. $49.

Drafted by HR practitioners with operating experience in this exact scenario
Jurisdiction-specific — United States, refreshed quarterly
Instant download after payment · editable .docx + .pdf + Google Doc
$49

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Document details

Practice area
Termination & exit
Jurisdiction
United States
Pages
9 pages
Format
Editable DOCX (Microsoft Word)
Author
HR practitioner · refreshed quarterly
Delivery
Instant download after payment

What's in the template

7 sections, ordered from setup → assessment → support → close.

  1. 1Pre-interview prep checklist
  2. 2Question bank across 6 dimensions
  3. 3Skip-the-manager option framework
  4. 4Anonymization protocol
  5. 5Themes-tracking spreadsheet
  6. 6Quarterly trends report template
  7. 7Action-planning framework

Who this is for

  • HR practitioners and people teams handling termination & exit in US
  • Small-business owners running HR without a dedicated team
  • Managers preparing for a high-stakes employment conversation
  • Fractional HR consultants and PEO firms
  • In-house counsel partnering with HR on documentation

What you receive

  • Editable Microsoft Word (.docx) — open in Word, Pages, or Google Docs
  • PDF copy for archival + sharing
  • Google Doc-compatible export
  • Editorial guidance notes explaining each section
  • Single-buyer, lifetime commercial-use license
  • Free quarterly refreshes when law or best practice changes
  • Instant download — link emailed within seconds of payment
  • 7-day refund window if the template isn't what you needed

Legal frameworks aligned

  • Title VII of the Civil Rights Act 1964 — anti-discrimination
  • Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) — reasonable accommodation
  • Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) — protected leave
  • Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) — wage & hour
  • State-specific final-pay rules (CA, CO, MA, MT — same-day)

Reference list — this template is designed to be defensible under these frameworks when used as intended. Not a substitute for counsel on a specific matter.

Frequently asked questions

Voluntary or required?

Always voluntary in the US. Mandatory exit interviews aren't enforceable and often produce useless data.

Who should conduct?

HR or an external interviewer, never the departing employee's manager. The bias risk is too high.

Exit Interview Kit Template $49

Editable .docx + .pdf + Google Doc. Instant download. Single-buyer lifetime license. Free quarterly refreshes.