The Obligations of Heirs in Fulfilling the 'Mechusar Amanah' Commitment of Their Father
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Question
Hello, Our father, may he rest in peace, had a business that was closed after his passing. When we came to settle his debts, one of the employees claimed that our father promised him additional things beyond the basic salary (mainly obligations related to retirement). We believe this employee that it might have been so, but since it was done without any formal act or written agreement, our question is about the validity of these promises and whether the heirs are obligated to fulfill them.
Answer
Hello,
If your father promised this during the conclusion of the employment agreement, the father's obligation is valid, and you need to pay.
But if he only said this during employment to encourage work, the obligation is not binding.
If you believe him, and he declares it was during the conclusion of the employment agreement, you should pay him.
Source
According to the instructions of the Gaon, Rabbi Avraham Fried, shlita