Transition Checklist

01 · Records

Employment documents

Employment contract or appointment letter.
Written notice of termination, redundancy, or contract expiration, if applicable.
Recent payslips and relevant compensation records.
Certificate of Employment or equivalent employment verification.
Personal copies of relevant training certificates and professional credentials.
Relevant HR correspondence and written answers to outstanding questions.
HR or employer contact details for follow-up.

Keep records you are entitled to retain. Do not copy confidential company information, proprietary files, or employer data without authorization.

02 · Pay and entitlements

Final pay and outstanding matters

Confirm the expected date of final pay.
Ask about unpaid wages, approved reimbursements, commissions, or other amounts that may be outstanding.
Check whether unused leave, separation pay, or other entitlements apply.
Request an explanation of unfamiliar deductions.
Compare the payment received with the employer’s breakdown.
Record discrepancies and the date you raised them.
Save the final payslip and proof of payment.

Do not assume that every departing employee qualifies for separation pay or the same benefits. The reason for separation, employment arrangement, and applicable law matter.

03 · Coverage and support

Benefits and government support

Confirm when employer-provided insurance or other benefits end.
Check whether continuation or replacement coverage is available.
Check eligibility for unemployment assistance or social insurance benefits.
Confirm the official application process, supporting documents, and deadline.
Submit eligible applications and save the confirmation.
Check whether a change affects dependents.

SSS Unemployment Benefit (Philippines) provides official guidance for qualifying members. Check current requirements directly with SSS.

04 · Access and property

Accounts, devices, and belongings

Retrieve personal belongings through the employer’s process.
Return company devices, ID cards, keys, and other assigned property.
Keep a return receipt or written confirmation where appropriate.
Check access to personal email, banking, and government accounts.
Update personal passwords where necessary.
Remove personal accounts from employer-owned devices in accordance with return procedures.
Transfer personal contacts or files only where authorized.

05 · Professional records

Information you may need later

Record job title, employment dates, and main responsibilities.
List accomplishments that can be described without disclosing confidential information.
Identify professional references you may ask for permission to contact.
Save personal copies of relevant certificates and training records.
Note any contractual terms or restrictions that need clarification.

This section is for preserving information, not for writing a résumé or planning a job search.

06 · Follow-up tracker

Requests still in progress

Use this table to record what you have asked for and what remains open. Print the page to keep a copy.

Item	Who to contact	Date requested	Status

Official information

Check the rules that apply to you

Department of Labor and Employment (Philippines) — labor information and official assistance channels.
Social Security System (Philippines): Unemployment Benefit — eligibility and application guidance for qualifying members.

If final pay is disputed, a termination is contested, or a deadline is unclear, contact the relevant labor authority or a qualified adviser. This checklist is general information, not legal advice.