Workers Compensation Notice Requirements for Employees – MI

MICHIGAN

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 accident, or within 90 days of when employee knew, or should have known of the injury.

Exemptions to Notice Requirements

Excusable unless employer can show that it was prejudiced by the failure to give notice.

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:

Mich. Comp. Laws. Ann. § 418:381

Claim for compensation