Workers Compensation Notice Requirements for Employees – GA

GEORGIA

Must Employee Give Notice of Injury or Illness to Employer? 

  Yes 

Must Notice Be in Writing? 

Yes, if notice is not given by employee or his or her agent within 30 days of the accident. 

When Must Notice Be Given? 

  Immediately. 

Exemptions to Notice Requirements 

If employer had knowledge of the accident, or employee was unable to give notice. 

Effect of Failure to Notify Employer 

  No compensation shall be paid until notice is given. 

Other Provisions 

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Citation to Authority 

Ga. Code Ann. §§ 32-1513  

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