Workers Compensation Notice Requirements for Employees – SD
SOUTH DAKOTA
Must Employee Give Notice of Injury or Illness to Employer?
Yes
Must Notice Be in Writing?
Yes
When Must Notice Be Given?
No later than 3 business days after the occurrence of the injury.
Exemptions to Notice Requirements
Employer or employer’s agent has actual knowledge, or employee can show good cause for failing to give notice within the 3-day period.
Effect of Failure to Notify Employer
Claim for compensation prohibited
Other Provisions
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Citation to Authority – Click link to view statute:
Notice to employer of injury