Massachusetts H2117 protects wages of deceased employees by allowing payment to next of kin without probate proceedings.

Massachusetts H2117 amends Chapter 149 of the General Laws to ensure that wages due to a deceased employee can be paid to their next of kin without requiring probate proceedings. The bill specifies the order of priority for wage distribution, starting with the surviving spouse, then children, parents, siblings, and finally another person if no next of kin is identified. Employers must retain the demand and supporting documentation as part of the employee's personnel record.

Massachusetts H2117 protects wages of deceased employees by allowing payment to next of kin without probate proceedings.

Massachusetts H2117 amends Chapter 149 of the General Laws to ensure that wages due to a deceased employee can be paid to their next of kin without requiring probate proceedings. The bill specifies the order of priority for wage distribution, starting with the surviving spouse, then children, parents, siblings, and finally another person if no next of kin is identified. Employers must retain the demand and supporting documentation as part of the employee's personnel record.