Home
Forms Library
Certificate of separation

Separation certificate 2025

certificate of separation Preview on Page 1

See details

4 out of 5

38 votes

The document is an Employment Separation Certificate form used to certify employment details for individuals seeking government benefits such as Newstart Allowance or Youth Allowance. It includes sections for employee and employer information, reasons for employment termination, final payments, and leave entitlements. The second page provides guidance for employers on the purpose of the certificate and instructions for former employees on how to claim benefits from Centrelink.

Here's how it works

01. Edit your certificate of separation online

Type text, add images, blackout confidential details, add comments, highlights and more.

02. Sign it in a few clicks

Draw your signature, type it, upload its image, or use your mobile device as a signature pad.

03. Share your form with others

Send certificate of separation template via email, link, or fax. You can also download it, export it or print it out.

How to use or fill out separation certificate with our platform

Ease of Setup

DocHub User Ratings on G2

Ease of Use

DocHub User Ratings on G2

Click ‘Get Form’ to open the Employment Separation Certificate in the editor.
Begin by filling in the 'Employee details' section. Enter the surname, given names, date of birth, and address of the employee.
Next, provide employment dates: when the employee started and last worked. Indicate the reason for termination from the provided options.
Answer whether a workers compensation claim has been made. Fill in final gross payment details and any redundancy payments if applicable.
Complete sections regarding unused leave entitlements, specifying type, number of days, and amounts for each leave type.
In the 'Employer details' section, enter your Australian Business Number (ABN), business name, address, and contact number.
Finally, print and sign the form before submitting it back to the employee or Centrelink within 21 days.

Start using our platform today to streamline your document editing and signing process for free!

be ready to get more

Complete this form in 5 minutes or less

Get form

Got questions?

We have answers to the most popular questions from our customers. If you can't find an answer to your question, please contact us.

What is termination certification?

Termination Certificate means a certificate of a duly authorized officer of the Company to the effect that (i) the Obligations have been repaid or refinanced in their entirety on or prior to the date of such certificate and (ii) the Company has given the holders of the Obligations not less than five Business Days

What is a certificate of termination?

Certificate of Termination means an instrument executed by a Majority of the Trustees (or by an officer of the Trust pursuant to the vote of a Majority of the Trustees) to terminate a Fund and the establishment and designation thereof and the authorization of its Shares.

How long does a termination stay on your record?

EEOC Regulations require that employers keep all personnel or employment records for one year. If an employee is involuntarily terminated, his/her personnel records must be retained for one year from the date of termination.

What is a separation letter for?

When a company ends an employees job, they typically provide a termination letter, also called a letter of separation, stating the reason for termination and next steps. A termination letter is an official and professional way to document and describe the separation between the employee and employer.

What is a separate certificate?

An Employment Separation Certificate is a document that is provided by your employer upon request when you have ceased work. Employment Separation Certificates are used by us to ensure any waiting periods or non-payment periods are correctly assessed and you receive your first payment from the right date.

separation certificate pdf

Separation Certificate pdf Separation Certificate Centrelink PDF Separation Certificate download Employment Separation Certificate Centrelink Separation Certificate qld Separation Certificate template Separation certificate ATO Separation Certificate nsw

Is a termination letter the same as being fired?

A termination can be voluntary or involuntary. The former is when the employee makes the choice to end their employmentto retire, to pursue another job, or for other reasons. An involuntary termination, in contrast, is when an employer ends the relationship by laying off or firing the employee.