How Much Time Do I Have to Report My Work Injury?

The law in Illinois is a 45 day reporting period. You have to report within 45 days. However, many employers – if you don’t report it that day or by the next day – they often will challenge whether or not it occurred at work. In many cases, even if you report it on the…

Does My Injury Report Have to be in Writing?

It does not have to be in writing. The purpose of reporting an injury is so that your employer can look into it.