Worker death: What employers are required to do within 10 days

A worker died in our company. What procedures need to be followed for his burial, and who is responsible for the expenses? What happens to his end-of-service benefits? Will his family be entitled to claim them, or will they be forfeited?

- MOHAMMAD EBRAHIM AL SHAIBA

In the event of a worker’s death, the employer is responsible to hand over to his family any wages or financial entitlements owed, including gratuity. This must be done within 10 days from the date of death or from the date the employer is informed of the worker’s dea