Final Wages For The Deceased

Not an easy issue to contemplate but one many companies will have to deal with at some point, and some knotty questions arise. Who gets the check? Do you take out taxes? Different states handle these matters in different ways, writes Littler attorney Aurelio J. Pérez, and before wading into the details of any particular venue it’s helpful to accurately frame the potential issues and understand what you will be looking for. One example: ascertaining the amount that may be paid to a surviving spouse outside of estate administration. Most states limit that amount, but that limit ranges from $100 up to $40,000.