4.1.4 Death While Actively Employed

When an employee dies while actively employed, all procedures relating to the policy on Termination/Resignation should be followed.

Supervisors are responsible for notifying the Office of Human Resources as soon as possible so that appropriate notification and actions can be taken by the Benefits Section and Payroll.

 

This policy does not apply to employees on Long Term Disability. (See: Benefits/Long Term Disability.)

Notifies the Office of Human Resources of death of an active employee.

 

Calculates unused accrued vacation time; prepares Termination form and forwards to the Office of Human Resources for signature.

 

Arranges for return of University property.

 

Notifies the Benefits Team of death of employee.

 

Contacts employee's family and makes arrangements for payment and/or follow through on benefit programs as appropriate.

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