Workers Compensation Recordkeeping and Reporting Requirements – CA
CALIFORNIA
Must Employers Maintain Records of Accidents or Injuries?
Yes
Must Employers Report Injuries?
Yes, all injuries resulting in lost time beyond the date of the injury or illness, or requiring medical treatment beyond first aid.
When Must Report be made?
Within 1 day after employer gains knowledge of injury or immediately after death.
Penalties for Failure to Report
May be punished by appeals board as contempt.
Citation to Authority – click link to view statute:
Employer reports
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