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What are the rules in California about to whom we should be issuing the final paycheck (including accrued vacation) to for a deceased employee. Should it just be issued in the name of the employee and
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Deceased Employee

posted at 2/2/2010 1:10 PM EST
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What are the rules in California about to whom we should be issuing the final paycheck (including accrued vacation) to for a deceased employee. Should it just be issued in the name of the employee and let the heirs/executors/probate try to unscramble it, or are there situations where we are obiligated to issue in other names? There seems to be a rule for surviving spouses in CA, but how about other potential beneficiaries??

Deceased Employee

posted at 2/2/2010 2:06 PM EST
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First: 2/15/2006
Last: 9/14/2011
I strongly suggest posting your question or searching for an answer at www (dot) payrolltalk(dot) com. That is a board much like this that deals mostly with payroll issues. And there are a couple of very good gurus over there.

Deceased Employee

posted at 2/3/2010 2:02 AM EST
Posts: 410
First: 1/26/2006
Last: 11/15/2010
Hi:
Section 13600-13606 of the California Probate Code addresses this matter.

Dave Arnold, Ph.D., J.D.

Deceased Employee

posted at 2/5/2010 8:46 AM EST
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First: 9/27/2004
Last: 9/13/2011
My sympathies for your loss, I always recommend that organizations have written policies/instructions that include this kind of situation. It can be very difficult, especially when you know the family is depending on you.

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