Sagiss survey: 59% of laid-off US workers kept system access until later that day or longer after notice
Key points
- 59% of laid-off or dismissed US former employees said access stayed active until later that day or longer after notice.
- 27% said access lasted over a week or indefinitely.
- 79% of respondents said at least one account kept working after departure; 22% could still view employee or HR records.
The 2026 Sagiss Managed Security Report on employee offboarding found 59% of laid-off or dismissed US former employees said access stayed active until later that day or longer after notice; 27% said over a week or indefinitely. Across respondents, 79% said at least one account kept working and 22% could view employee or HR records.
What employers should do
- Check when account and system access is terminated in the offboarding process.
- Confirm access to employee and HR records is closed immediately upon notice of departure.
Original report: Human Resources Director ↗Edited with AI assistance. Facts are based on official sources and original reports.