For now
Notify their employer or HR contact
If they were working, contact HR or their direct manager. You don't need to sort out final paychecks, benefits, or 401(k) details today. A brief call letting them know is enough. It puts a pause on scheduled work and lets HR start pulling together the information you'll need later.
What you'll need
- Their manager's or HR contact information
Good to know
Ask about benefits: Ask whether their employer had life insurance, an accidental death benefit, or a pension that names beneficiaries. These are easy to miss, and HR can send the details in writing.
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