Payments Following the Death of a Full-Time Employee
1. PURPOSE
This policy provides guidance to Brigham Young University–Hawaii ("BYU–Hawaii" or "university") regarding the determination and payment of a deceased employee’s final salary payment.
2. POLICY
Upon the death of a full-time employee the university will make payment, within three working days, of any earned salary and unpaid vacation to the spouse or surviving children or estate of a full-time employee who dies while employed at the university. This is in addition to the voluntary gift from the university, when appropriate.
3. IMPLEMENTATION
3.1 Definitions
3.1.1 Full-time employee
This includes faculty, administrative staff and regular full-time staff.
3.1.2 Voluntary gift
This is a monetary amount, determined by the university, which is paid to the surviving spouse or dependent children.
4. RELATED POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
Disclaimer
The policies on this website (including any university procedures, processes, benefits, courses of conduct, or oral or written statements arising from or related to these policies) do not constitute any legally enforceable contract, obligation, or liability on the part of the university, except to the extent that they are incorporated by reference into a written agreement signed by an authorized university official. These policies do not alter the “at-will” employment status of any university employee hired on an “at-will” basis. The university reserves the right to interpret, revise, or withdraw these policies at any time and at its sole discretion.