Workers Compensation Notice Requirements for Employees – OH

OHIO

Must Employee Give Notice of Injury or Illness to Employer? 

Yes

Must Notice Be in Writing?

Employee must submit First Report of Injury form.

When Must Notice Be Given?

Claims must be filed within 2 years. Bureau of workers’ compensation recommends that report be submitted within 7-10 working days..

Exemptions to Notice Requirements

None

Effect of Failure to Notify Employer

Failure to file claim within 2 years will bar compensation.

Other Provisions 

Citation to Authority – click link to view statute:

Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 4123.84

Notice of injury requirements

Ohio Admin. Code § 4123-03-08

Preparation and filing – claims