New Jersey § 34:11-4
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 34:11-4, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 34:11-4.
a. In the event of the death of an employee all wages due the deceased employee may,
upon proper demand on the employer, be paid, in the absence of actual notice of the
pendency of probate proceedings, without requiring letters testamentary or of administration
in the following order of preference to decedent's: (1) surviving spouse, (2) children 18 years of age and over in equal shares, or to the guardian of children
under 18 years of age, (3) father and mother or survivor, (4) sisters and brothers, or to the person who pays the funeral expenses. b. Payments under subsection a. of this section made after presentation of proof of
relationship shall be a release and discharge of the employer to the amount of such
payment.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 34:11-4
What does New Jersey Statutes § 34:11-4 cover?
Section 34:11-4 is part of the New Jersey Statutes, the codified statutory law of New Jersey. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite New Jersey § 34:11-4?
A common citation format is "New Jersey Statutes § 34:11-4" (New Jersey). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of New Jersey law?
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How does New Jersey § 34:11-4 apply to my situation?
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