Work rights

Leaving a job: final pay and documents

What to collect.

By Priyanshu Goyal · 14 Feb 2026 · 1 min read · checked 22 Oct 2026
  • Final payslip.
  • P45.
  • Holiday pay owed.
  • Reference letter if offered.

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Last checked 22 Oct 2026. Rules change, so confirm on gov.uk.

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