Salary of the employee who passed away while on leave - Your expert advice is solicited

Dear seniors, Namaste!

Your expert advice is solicited, please.

1- One of our employees asked for leave on 16th January 2024, and he was granted leave for 2 days (verbally approved), meaning for 17th January 2024 and 18th January 2024.

2- On the 17th of January evening, we came to know that around 6:00 PM, the employee met with a road accident near his home, and he passed away.

3- In January 2024, how many days of salary will he be eligible for? Will it be up to 18th January?

4- While crediting his salary, should we use the same bank account or should we ask for other bank account details (especially his wife's account)?

5- What other things should I keep in mind?

Please advise.

Rajesh Pandey

Hi,

Till the date of death, the salary should be processed to enable the employee's nominee to claim all PF benefits (PF/Pension/EDLI) if your organization is covered under PF.

You should not credit the salary now. Make a full and final settlement and wait for the nominee to submit all documents, including the legal heir certificate, marriage certificate, proof of marriage, and all other supporting documents.

Thank you very much for your valuable advice.

Warm Regards

In addition to this, the employee will also be eligible for gratuity in the event of death.