Workers Compensation Notice Requirements for Employees – MS

MISSISSIPPI

Must Employee Give Notice of Injury or Illness to Employer? 

Yes

Must Notice Be in Writing?

No

When Must Notice Be Given?

Within 30 days after the occurrence of the injury.

Exemptions to Notice Requirements

If employer has knowledge of the injury and was not prejudiced by employee’s failure to provide notice; if employee is legally incompetent or is a minor.

Effect of Failure to Notify Employer 

May bar claim for compensation.

Other Provisions 

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Citations to authority – click link, click agree, enter statute # in search to view:

Miss. Code Ann. §§ 71-3-35 (1)

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