Mich. Comp. Laws § 418.345

Current through Public Act 39 of the 2024 Legislative Session

Section 418.345 - Death resulting from injury; expense of last sickness, funeral, and burial; payment by employer; limitation; application; order

If death results from the injury, the employer shall pay, or cause to be paid, the reasonable expense of the employee's last sickness, funeral, and burial. The cost of the funeral and burial shall not exceed $6,000.00 or the actual cost, whichever is less. Any person who performed such service or incurred such liability may file an application with the bureau. A worker's compensation magistrate may order the employer to pay such sums.

MCL 418.345

1969, Act 317, Eff. 12/31/1969 ;--Am. 1971, Act 187, Imd. Eff. 12/20/1971 ;--Am. 1985, Act 103, Imd. Eff. 7/30/1985 ;--Am. 1994, Act 271, Imd. Eff. 7/11/1994 ;--Am. 1996, Act 107, Imd. Eff. 3/5/1996 .