Employee Separation
Separation Flow Chart
Separation happens at every job, for any reason, this basic Separation Process Flow Chart PDF shows how the process should be executed.
Employee Separation Guidelines and Procedures
The Employee Separation Guidelines and Procedures PDF establish procedures and processes for the separation of employees from Estrella Mountain Community College.
These guidelines cover all separating employees including permanent board approved employees, Southwest Skill Center, adjunct faculty, temporary workers, special service contractors, and work study students. These guidelines also cover all separations including resignation, retirement, termination, ending of an RPS assignment and transfer to another Maricopa College or work unit within EMCC.
When an employee leaves a position at EMCC, outlined exit procedures should be executed. All exit procedures require supervisor action. In addition, some exit procedures may require employee action.
Separation Checklist
The Separation Checklist outlines employment separation responsibilities for employees. It should be completed on or prior to the employee’s last day of work.
Letter of Resignation Template
Is located on the top right corner under downloads.
Employee Personal Property Safe Keeping
If the employee has left personal belonging after termination please fill out the Personal Property Form located under downloads on the top right corner of this page. Check with the separation checklist for information on what to do with the form.
Property Not Recovered
If the employee was terminated but failed to return items please fill out the Property Not Recovered Form located under downloads on the top right corner of this page. Check with the separation checklist for information on what to do with the form.




