Workers Compensation Notice Requirements for Employees – AK
ALASKA
Must Employee Give Notice of Injury or Illness to Employer? Yes
Must Notice Be in Writing?
Yes
When Must Notice Be Given?
Within 30 days after the date of injury or death.
Exemptions to Notice Requirements
If employer has knowledge of the injury or death and is not prejudiced by lack of notice, or it the workers’ compensation board excuses the failure to report on the ground that there is a satisfactory reason for employee’s failure to report.
Effect of Failure to Notify Employer
Claim may be barred.
Other Provisions
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Citation to Authority – click to view statute:
Notice of Injury or Death