Post-resignation/termination procedures

Purpose

The purpose of this Policy is to provide a structure that enables the University to elicit valuable information regarding the experience of employees who are leaving the organization, as well as provide a process for non-returning employees to complete all University obligations.

Policy

Employee Services may conduct an exit interview with a terminating employee.

On or before the employee’s last day of employment, employees must return to their supervisors or Employee Services any University Property including but not limited to:

• University ID Card;

• Parking Sticker;

• Office keys;

• University-issued credit cards;

• University manuals;

• Any additional University-owned or issued equipment.

Definitions

Not Applicable

Procedures/Guidelines

I. Benefits

Benefits end on your last day of employment, or, last day of the month in which your last day of employment falls depending on the benefit plan (or in accordance with plan rules/documents. An eligible employee, unless dismissed for gross misconduct, has the option to convert some benefits in accordance with The Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (“COBRA”) regulations. To receive a disbursement of any amounts due from the Retirement Plan, the employee should contact TIAA-CREF.

II. Final Paycheck

This final paycheck will be direct deposited on the next scheduled pay date. If there are unpaid obligations to the University, such as advanced vacation time unreturned University equipment, unpaid advances, training expenses, or any other fees, expenses or monies that may be owed by the employee to Lynn University, the final paycheck will reflect the appropriate deductions unless otherwise provided by law.

III. Funds on University ID Cards

Any monies deposited on University ID Cards will be forfeited when employment ends.

To learn more about this policy or the supporting procedures, please contact Employee Services

Policy updated on: Oct. 22, 2020