Hurt At Work
N.J.S.A. 34:15-17 — notice within fourteen days, and never later than ninety
| Notice to the employer given within | Effect |
|---|---|
| Notice to the employer given withinFourteen days | EffectCompensation runs from the injury |
| Notice to the employer given withinThirty days | EffectA defective notice is no bar unless the employer shows prejudice |
| Notice to the employer given withinNinety days | EffectAllowed with a reasonable excuse, unless the employer shows prejudice |
| Notice to the employer given withinLater than ninety days | EffectNo compensation, unless the employer knew |
In New Jersey, unless the employer already knows of the injury, no compensation is due until notice is given.
Claims are barred unless a petition is filed with the workers' compensation bureau as the law prescribes; the section is captioned claims barred after two years.
Sources for this section (2)
- N.J.S.A. 34:15-17 — Workers' compensation: notifying the employer
- N.J.S.A. 34:15-41 — Workers' compensation: claims barred after two years
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of September 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed New Jersey attorney.