Ohio § 2113.04
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 2113.04, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2113.04.
(A) Any employer, including the state or a political subdivision, at any time after the
death of an employee, may pay all wages or personal earnings due to the deceased employee
to the following, preference being given in the order named, without requiring letters
testamentary or letters of administration to be issued upon the estate of the deceased
employee, and without requiring an Ohio estate tax release if the wages or personal
earnings do not exceed five thousand dollars: (1) The surviving spouse; (2) Any one or more of the children eighteen years of age or older; (3) The father or mother of the deceased employee. (B) The payment of wages or personal earnings under division (A) of this section is a
full discharge and release to the employer from any claim for the wages or personal
earnings. If letters testamentary or letters of administration are thereafter issued upon
the estate of the deceased employee, any person receiving payment of wages or personal
earnings under that division is liable to the executor or administrator for the sum
received by the person.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 2113.04
What does Ohio Revised Code § 2113.04 cover?
Section 2113.04 is part of the Ohio Revised Code, the codified statutory law of Ohio. 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 Ohio § 2113.04?
A common citation format is "Ohio Revised Code § 2113.04" (Ohio). 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 Ohio law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Ohio official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Ohio attorney.
How does Ohio § 2113.04 apply to my situation?
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