How Long After An Injury Do I Have To Report It To My Employer?

Home English FAQs Workers' Compensation Minnesota

How Long After An Injury Do I Have To Report It To My Employer?

It is your duty to report any work related injury to your employer immediately. You may lose the right to workers` compensation benefits if you do not report the injury within certain time frames set by law.

Your employer must complete the First Report of Injury form within10 days from its knowledge of a workers` compensation claim to report it to the employer`s insurance company.

Effective Aug. 1, 2000, requires employers to give their employees the Minnesota Workers` Compensation System Employee Information Sheet at the time the employees are given a copy of their First Report of Injury. The First Report of Injury is a form that is filed when a workplace accident occurs.

The longer you wait to report a work related injury the higher the risk of losing compensation benefits.

Other Minnesota Workers' Compensation FAQs

Q: How Do I Know If My Employer Is Covered By Workers' Compensation?
A: Minnesota requires every employer to be liable to pay compensation in every case of personal injury or death of an employee arising out of and in the course of … More
Q: What Workers' Compensation Benefits Am I Entitled To?
A: In Minnesota you are entitled to receive medical benefits to evaluate and treat your injury appropriately. You may also be entitled to certain wage loss benefits … More
Q: If I Am Injured On The Job Can I Choose The Doctor Who Treats Me?
A: Minnesota allows the employer to tell you how to receive medical care if there is a certified managed care plan in place. If there is not a plan in place then you may … More
Q: When Will My Benefits Begin And How Much Will They Be?
A: Medical benefits will commence as soon as you inform your employer of your work related injury. Wage loss benefits will be paid after being unable to work for more … More
Q: If I Am Unable To Return To The Type Of Work I Did Before I Was Injured, What Happens?
A: Your employer is required to make any reasonable accommodations for you to return to work. This may even include placing you in a different position then you were in … More
Q: My Employer Has Denied My Claim, What Do I Do?
A: If you receive a notice that your claim has been denied, the form must clearly explain the reasons for denial. If you have contacted the insurer and are still not … More