Workers Compensation Notice Requirements for Employees – CT

CONNECTICUT

Must Employee Give Notice of Injury or Illness to Employer? 

Yes

Must Notice Be in Writing?

No

When Must Notice Be Given? 

Immediately.

Exemptions to Notice Requirements

Failure to report may be excused by the workers’ compensation commission.

Effect of Failure to Notify Employer

May result in reduction of compensation.

Other Provisions 

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Citation to Authority – Click link to view statute:

Conn. Gen. Stat. Ann. §§ 31-294b      

Report of Injury