Workers Compensation Notice Requirements for Employees – NY
NEW YORK
Must Employee Give Notice of Injury or Illness to Employer?
Yes
Must Notice Be in Writing?
Yes
When Must Notice Be Given?
Within 30 days of the accident or death.
Exemptions to Notice Requirements
If employee is unable to give notice, or is otherwise excused by the workers’ compensation board, or if employer had knowledge of the injury, or was not prejudiced by the lack of notice.
Effect of Failure to Notify Employer
Unless excused, lack of notice shall bar compensation.
Other Provisions
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Citation to Authority – Click link to view statute:
Notice of injury