Employer Benefits and Workplace
What if they were self-employed?
Short answer
No employer benefits, but there may be business insurance, a business bank account, client receivables, or contracts to manage. Notify clients and vendors promptly. Check for a business succession plan. If they had employees, get an employment attorney involved quickly — you…
What this usually means
No employer benefits, but there may be business insurance, a business bank account, client receivables, or contracts to manage. Notify clients and vendors promptly. Check for a business succession plan. If they had employees, get an employment attorney involved quickly — you have legal obligations.
What to do next
- Start the PathAfter checklist for situation-aware first steps.
- Find California county help for coroner contacts, vital records, cost tools, and paperwork.
- Open the First 72 Hours Call Log before making calls.
- Open the Documents to Find Checklist when you are ready for paperwork.