WEST VIRGINIA

Must Employee Give Notice of Injury or Illness to Employer?  Yes Must Notice Be in Writing? Yes When Must Notice Be Given? Notice must be given immediately after employee sustains the injury, or as soon thereafter as possible. Exemptions to Notice Requirements None Effect of Failure to Notify Employer  State has no statutory requirements. Other Provisions  - Citation to Authority – click link to view statute: WV Code § 23-4-1a Report of injuries by employees