HR advisory, assessments, and operating tools for U.S. businesses

Plan an employee exit

Handle an employee exit with a clear plan.

Keep decision records, meeting notes, severance calculations, and notices together as you prepare for the exit.

Answer four questions to find the right exit planning tool. Compare what is included and how much it costs.

What you receive See the price and included files on each product page. Every purchase includes a full refund within 30 days. Request a refund at support@truestephr.com. What we cover

For one employee exit or a larger reduction, start with the business reason and supporting records. Then prepare final pay, required notices, and the employee conversation.

For employees age 40 and older, the severance tools help you review OWBPA release periods and disclosure requirements. Reduction planning tools help you document employee selection and review how proposed decisions affect different groups. You will also find federal notice materials and state models for California, New York, Illinois, and New Jersey.

Each tool lists its contents, coverage, and review date. Every purchase includes a 30-day refund period. To request a full refund, reply to your receipt or email support@truestephr.com.

Featured tools

Tools for employee exits

Severance Planning Calculator

Model severance options and estimate workforce reduction costs.

5 files · 1 Excel workbook · 13 total pages

United States · Federal · Reviewed 23 October 2026

$29

Discipline and Termination Decision Kit

Review the facts, document your reasoning, and prepare for a disciplinary or termination conversation.

8 files · 1 Excel workbook · 1 Word document · 64 total pages

United States · Federal · Reviewed 23 October 2026

$89

RIF Complete System

Bring employee selection, reduction cost estimates, and required notices together in one workforce reduction plan.

13 files · 3 Excel workbooks · 2 Word documents · 94 total pages

United States · Federal · Reviewed 23 October 2026

$199

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RIF Complete System

Bring employee selection, reduction cost estimates, and required notices together in one workforce reduction plan.

13 files · 3 Excel workbooks · 2 Word documents · 94 total pages

United States · Federal · Reviewed 23 October 2026

$199

RIF / Restructure Planning Kit

Document the business case and employee selection criteria for a workforce reduction plan.

8 files · 1 Excel workbook · 1 Word document · 55 total pages

United States · Federal · Reviewed 23 October 2026

$129

Employee Relations and Workplace Investigations Kit

Investigate employee concerns, organize the evidence, and document findings.

7 files · 1 Excel workbook · 1 Word document · 44 total pages

United States · Federal · Reviewed 23 October 2026

$99

Discipline and Termination Decision Kit

Review the facts, document your reasoning, and prepare for a disciplinary or termination conversation.

8 files · 1 Excel workbook · 1 Word document · 64 total pages

United States · Federal · Reviewed 23 October 2026

$89

RIF and Restructuring Savings Planner

Compare projected reduction costs with potential payroll savings.

5 files · 1 Excel workbook · 14 total pages

United States · Federal · Reviewed 23 October 2026

$89

Performance Review and Calibration Toolkit

Help managers evaluate performance consistently and explain ratings.

7 files · 1 Excel workbook · 1 Word document · 46 total pages

United States · Federal · Reviewed 23 October 2026

$79

WARN Act Compliance Toolkit

Check WARN Act coverage and affected employee counts before selecting a reduction date.

7 files · 1 Excel workbook · 1 Word document · 30 total pages

United States · Federal · State rules flagged · Reviewed 23 October 2026

$79

Attendance Point System Tracker

Manage no-fault attendance points in one workbook while excluding protected absences.

5 files · 1 Excel · 13 pages in all files

United States · Federal · Reviewed 23 October 2026

$29

Severance Planning Calculator

Model severance options and estimate workforce reduction costs.

5 files · 1 Excel workbook · 13 total pages

United States · Federal · Reviewed 23 October 2026

$29

Research

Research and practical guidance

At-will employment and employees’ Section 7 rights

Review at-will employment rules and federal employee protections before a termination decision.
Understand the general at-will rule across 49 states, Montana's good-cause standard after probation, and Section 7 protections under the NLRA in both union and nonunion workplaces.

Source checked 13 October 2026.
OWBPA rules for severance releases from employees age 40 and older

Review the OWBPA consideration periods (21 days for individual agreements and 45 days for qualifying group programs) and the seven-day revocation period for applicable age-claim releases.
For releases involving employees age 40 and older, see the OWBPA requirements under the ADEA, 29 U.S.C. 626(f), and 29 CFR 1625.22.

Source checked 13 October 2026.
Planning and documenting a reduction in force

Plan the business case, employee selection criteria, impact review, and severance releases for a workforce reduction.
Understand how EEOC guidance, OWBPA requirements, WARN notices, and state rules apply to reduction planning.

Source checked 13 October 2026.
WARN Act notices for larger layoffs: the 60-day rule

See when federal WARN rules call for 60 days of advance notice.
Federal WARN coverage generally begins at 100 employees under the applicable counting rules. The guide also explains the 90-day notice provisions in New York and New Jersey and New Jersey severance requirements.

Source checked 13 October 2026.

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