Workers Compensation Notice Requirements for Employees – MO
MISSOURI
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, but not more than 30 days after the accident.
Exemptions to Notice Requirements
If the workers’ compensation commission finds there was a good cause for the failure to give notice, or the employer was not prejudiced by the lack of notice.
Effect of Failure to Notify Employer
Claim for compensation shall be barred.
Other Provisions
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Citation to Authority – Click link to view statute:
Written notice of injury