The Employee Clearance Letter is a crucial document in Hong Kong's employment framework, typically issued during the employee offboarding process. It serves as a formal record confirming that departing employees have fulfilled all their obligations and completed necessary exit procedures before their final departure. This document is particularly important in Hong Kong's business environment, where proper documentation of employment matters is essential for compliance with local regulations, including the Employment Ordinance (Cap. 57) and Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance (Cap. 486). The Employee Clearance Letter helps protect both employers and employees by providing clear documentation of returned company property, settled accounts, completed handovers, and fulfilled contractual obligations. It often forms part of the final documentation package required for processing terminal benefits and serves as a reference for future employment verifications.

1. Letter Header: Company letterhead, date, and reference number

2. Employee Information: Full name, employee ID, position, department, and last working day

3. Purpose Statement: Clear statement of the letter's purpose as an employment clearance confirmation

4. Departmental Clearances: List of clearances from various departments (IT, Finance, HR, etc.)

5. Company Property Return: Confirmation of return of all company property and assets

6. Financial Clearance: Confirmation of no outstanding financial obligations or advances

7. Final Settlement: Statement regarding processing of final settlement and dues

8. Authorization: Signature block for authorized personnel and company stamp