When an Employee Dies

The death of an employee needs to be communicated within the workplace promptly and with sensitivity to the emotional toll that such news has on those receiving it. Many questions arise for managers and employees about how to make these announcements and how to encourage ongoing healthy communication among employees.

But beyond the communication challenges you face, there are nuts-and-bolts issues – payroll, tax, benefits – that you're also responsible for. Each requires tact, precision, and a touch of compassion for family members and co-workers.

For the first time EVER, we've teamed up a psychologist and bereavement expert with a payroll and HR specialist to help you manage both the emotional and practical aspects involved with the death of an employee. Get their guidance from our webinar recording, When an Employee Dies.

You'll discover:

• Key words and phrases to use when announcing the death of an employee
• Key words and phrases you must NEVER use
• How to identify an employee who is struggling and in need of counseling services
• The 5 legal steps you must take when an employee dies
• The 4 essential payroll questions you must answer before you cut that final check
• Bereavement leave – policies and rights
• Pension distributions
• Tax withholding
• Reporting to the Social Security Administration
• Filing with the IRS
• And more

From the role of social media to making sure your bereavement policy can pass EEOC muster … the amount of detail you provide to how to offer counseling … When an Employee Dies will help you respond promptly – and properly.

We typically spend more time with our work "family” than we do at home. Dr. Paul Martin and attorney Alice Gilman provide the expertise you need to help deal with every aspect of this difficult – but necessary – topic.

Sincerely,

Pat DiDomenico, Editorial Director
HR Specialist

P.S. Your satisfaction is unconditionally guaranteed. If When an Employee Dies fails to meet your needs, we will refund every penny you paid — no hassles, no questions asked.

About Your Speakers:

Dr. Paul Martin is Assistant Director at the Center for Grief Recovery in Chicago. A licensed clinical psychologist, Dr. Martin specializes in helping people understand and manage the grieving process. He received his doctorate from the Chicago School of Professional Psychology, and continues to teach graduate classes there.

Alice Gilman, Esq., is an expert in payroll and tax compliance who has covered payroll issues for more than 26 years. She's written and edited several leading payroll publications, including Business Management Daily's Payroll Legal Alert, the Research Institute of America's Payroll Guide, Prentice Hall's American Payroll Association's Basic Guide to Payroll and the Payroll Manager's Letter. She's also the editor of Business Management Daily's Payroll Compliance Handbook and The Complete FLSA Compliance Kit.