Paying Deceased Employee in FL

kmmanbeck

We have an employee who passed away and still has wages due to him.  I am wondering if anyone knows what FL law is on paying deceased employees.  I know some states limit how much you can have going to beneficiary.

TXHRGuy

It certainly can't hurt to read the statutes in FL but I would imagine you pay the estate.  Whoever handles payday law in your state will be able to answer the question.  In Texas, it would be the labor board.

KMoore1

We had a similar situation . . . in Florida the wages of a deceased employee may be paid to the surviving spouse, any children over the age of 18, or the employee's parents, in that order (FL Stat. Sec. 222.15).