Unfortunatly, one of our employees died suddenly.
He is owed a sizable amount of Annual Leave and LSL.
I believe I cannot pay this out until after probate on his estate, is this correct?
Also, are the payments made to his estate tax free?
And also, I cannot terminate his employment without wiping all of his entitlements??
Any help on this would be most appreciated.
Hi cramptons,
Thanks for your post, and I'm sorry to hear that. Please take a look at the ATO website for comprehensive information on the issue at hand, specifically regarding the Death of an Employee. It's a valuable resource that can provide assistance in this situation. Additionally, I recommend reading this help article for detailed guidance on managing the final pay for the employee. Processing a final pay.
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Earl
