Workers Compensation Notice Requirements for Employees – CA

CALIFORNIA

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 of accident or injury.

Exemptions to Notice Requirements

None

Effect of Failure to Notify Employer 

None

Other Provisions

Employee will, if able, fill out a section of the form required to be submitted by the treating physician.

Citation to Authority – click link to view statute:

Cal. Lab. Code § 5400    

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