Workers Compensation Notice Requirements for Employees – NV

NEVADA

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 at least within 7 days of the accident.

Exemptions to Notice Requirements

Notice is not required if the notice was not given because of the following; the injury or another cause beyond the control of employee prevented the filing of notice; mistake or ignorance of fact or law; physical or mental inability to give notice; fraud, misrepresentation, or deceit.

Effect of Failure to Notify Employer

The claim for compensation will be barred.

Other Provisions 

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Citation to Authority – Click link to view statute:

Nev. Rev. Stat. Ann. §§ 616C.015

Notice of injury

Nev. Rev. Stat. Ann. §§ 616C.020

Claim

Nev. Rev. Stat. Ann. §§ 616C.025

Compensation barred; exceptions