Workers Compensation Notice Requirements for Employees – MA

MASSACHUSETTS

Must Employee Give Notice of Injury or Illness to Employer? 

Yes

Must Notice Be in Writing?

Yes

When Must Notice Be Given?

As soon as practicable.

Exemptions to Notice Requirements 

State has no statutory requirements.

Effect of Failure to Notify Employer 

State has no statutory requirements.

Other Provisions 

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Citation to Authority – Click link to view statute:

Mass. Gen. Laws Ann. Ch. 152 §§ 41

Notice of proceedings

Mass. Gen. Laws Ann. Ch. 152 §§ 42

Notice in general