Doing it properly.
WHEN TO END IT
Performance has not improved after being addressed The work is no longer needed The relationship has broken down
HOW TO DO IT
Directly, by voice, with notice.
Not by simply stopping contact.
WHAT TO GIVE
Whatever notice the agreement requires Payment for work delivered An explanation, briefly
WHAT TO ARRANGE
Handover of work in progress Return of anything they hold Documentation of what they were doing
WHAT TO DO ABOUT ACCESS
Remove it, the same day.
Every system.
WHAT TO CHANGE
Any shared credential they knew.
WHAT TO ASK FOR
Files, documentation, and anything only they have.
Before ending it, ideally.
WHAT NOT TO DO
End it abruptly with no explanation Withhold payment for work delivered Damage their reputation
WHY THAT MATTERS
Reputation travels, and you may need to hire again.
WHAT TO RECORD
What was agreed and when.
