Say Farewell with confidence.

When an employee leaves, be it voluntary or involuntary, it can be difficult and stressful. The departure can have a drastic effect on team morale, and there may be significant costs involved in replacing the departing employee. This section covers the different types of departures and provides tips and templates to help make the transition as smooth as possible, while staying compliant with regulations and maintaining respect for everyone involved.

Determine the steps you need to take during a departure, whether an employee is leaving you by choice or by termination.

Discipline

Voluntary Resignation

Termination

Exit Interviews

Exit Survey

Voluntary Resignation

Manage employee resignations professionally and respectfully. Understand notice requirements, final pay obligations, and how to ensure a smooth transition.

Employers must customize all documents to fit their individual operation’s needs.

This resource explains what farm employers need to know when an employee resigns voluntarily. It outlines employee and employer responsibilities, final pay requirements, Records of Employment, and tips for managing a smooth exit.

Voluntary Resignation Information (PDF)

Termination

Navigate employee terminations in a compliant and respectful manner. Learn about legal considerations, documentation, and best practices to minimize risk and maintain workplace integrity.

Employers must customize all documents to fit their individual operation’s needs.

This guide helps farm employers understand what constitutes just cause for termination in BC. It explains legal requirements, common examples in agriculture, and best practices to reduce the risk of wrongful dismissal claims.

Just Cause Termination Information (PDF)

This checklist helps farm employers stay organized when an employee leaves the business. It covers equipment return, system access, benefits, final pay, and required documentation to support a consistent and compliant termination process.

Termination Checklist Template (.doc)

Exit Interview

Gain insights from departing employees through structured exit interviews. Use feedback to identify trends, improve retention, and strengthen your workplace.

Employers must customize all documents to fit their individual operation’s needs.

This resource offers practical guidance to help farm employers conduct effective exit interviews. It covers who should conduct the interview, how to encourage honest feedback, and how to use the information to improve your workplace.

Exit Interview Tips (PDF)

This template provides farm employers with a structured set of questions to guide exit interviews with departing employees. It can be customized to gather feedback on roles, supervision, the work environment, and overall employee experience.

Exit Interview Template (.doc)

Exit Survey

Collect employee feedback at different stages of employment. Use surveys to understand engagement, identify issues early, and support continuous improvement.

Employers must customize all documents to fit their individual operation’s needs.

This short survey template helps farm employers collect feedback from seasonal workers at the end of a season. It focuses on job duties, working conditions, and overall experience to support improvements for future seasons.

Seasonal Exit Survey Template (.doc)

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