# Terminate an Employee

You can terminate employees at any time by updating their status, helping keep your active workforce list accurate, organized, and aligned with your current operations.

To terminate an employee:

1. Go to **Settings > Employees**.
2. Locate the employee you want to terminate and select the three-dot icon next to their name.
3. Select **Change status** to open the Employment Details page.

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4. In the **Status** field, select **Terminated**.
5. Select **Save** to complete the process.

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{% hint style="info" %}
You can reactivate the employee at any time by returning to their profile and updating the status.
{% endhint %}

This ensures your employee list stays accurate and reflects only the staff currently active in your operations.

### See also&#x20;

Keep exploring our platform by taking the next step:&#x20;

* [View Default Roles and Permissions](/documentation/security-and-team-settings/view-default-roles-and-permissions.md): View a reference table detailing the access rights associated with each default user role.
* [How to Edit an Employee](/documentation/security-and-team-settings/edit-an-employee.md):  Learn how to add a new employee.


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