Workers Compensation Notice Requirements for Employees – WA

WASHINGTON

Must Employee Give Notice of Injury or Illness to Employer? 

Yes

Must Notice Be in Writing?

No

When Must Notice Be Given?

Forthwith

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 link to view statute:

RCW § 51.28.010

Notice of accident