In the Macedonian employment system, the law does not prescribe exit interviews as a mandatory process. However, as per Article 63 of the Labor Law, employers are obliged to return the original documents to the employee and issue a certificate for the type of work performed within three days of the termination of the employment relationship.

Additionally, the employer must not state anything that would make it difficult for the employee to conclude a new employment contract.

But, what many Macedonian employers fail to realize is that exit interviews can be a powerful tool for improving the company culture, fixing employment shortcomings, and even avoiding potential lawsuits.

An exit interview is a conversation between the employer and an employee who is leaving the company. The goal is to gather feedback on the employee’s experience working for the company and identify areas for improvement.

This feedback can be valuable for the company in terms of employee satisfaction, job performance, and overall organizational effectiveness. Additionally, exit interviews can help the company understand why an employee is leaving, which can be valuable information for recruitment and retention efforts.

Exit interviews also provide an opportunity for the employee to voice any concerns or complaints they may have about their time at the company. This can help the company address any issues that may have led to the employee’s decision to leave. If an employee decides to sue the company after leaving, an exit interview can serve as evidence of the company’s efforts to address any issues that may have led to the employee’s dissatisfaction.

In conclusion, exit interviews are a powerful tool for Macedonian employers to improve their company culture, address employment shortcomings, and avoid potential lawsuits. While the law does not prescribe exit interviews, they are a valuable practice that can benefit both the employer and the employee.

Note: The above does not constitute legal advice and in no way can be accepted or understood as an instruction to act in a specific case. Each legal situation has its own characteristics that should be reviewed at separately, and for that reason we recommend that you contact a professional – a lawyer – for legal advice.