44-318. Deceased employees. In the absence of actual notice of probate proceedings, the employer may pay, upon proper demand, wages due a deceased employee. Any such payment or payments shall be in the following order of preference: Spouse, children eighteen (18) years of age and over in equal shares, father, mother, sisters and brothers in equal shares, or the person to whom funeral expenses are due.

History: L. 1973, ch. 204, § 6; July 1.