i have an icloud apple id on my phone and I can get rid of it because i don't have the password for it

Enter the Apple (iCloud) ID and click Forgot Password.

Apple ID - Manage            

Apple ID – Forgot Password            

Yes, and in order to remove it you will have to reset the password, or use account recovery to regain access to that AppleID. For obvious reasons, you cannot change anything about an AppleID without knowing the password.

Did you try to recover the password using the links I posted?

I work at a new company and there is an ex-employee who as all his login info ready to go... I trust myself, but I'm trying to protect his identity