Workers Compensation Notice Requirements for Employees – VA

VIRGINIA

Must Employee Give Notice of Injury or Illness to Employer? 

Yes

Must Notice Be in Writing?

Yes

When Must Notice Be Given?

Immediately, or as soon as practicable.

Exemptions to Notice Requirements 

State has no statutory requirements.

Effect of Failure to Notify Employer 

State has no statutory requirements

Other Provisions 

Citation to Authority – click on link to view statute:

VA Code Ann §§ 65.2-600

Notice of Accident