Workers Compensation Notice Requirements for Employees – IA

IOWA

Must Employee Give Notice of Injury or Illness to Employer? 

Yes

Must Notice Be in Writing?

No

When Must Notice Be Given?

Within 90 days of the injury.

Exemptions to Notice Requirements

If employer receives actual notice within 90 days of the injury.

Effect of Failure to Notify Employer 

Compensation will be barred.

Other Provisions

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Citation to Authority – click link to view statute:

Iowa Code Ann § 85.23

Notice of injury