Loading chat...
CO HB1112
Bill
Status
3/24/2022
Primary Sponsor
Lindsey Daugherty
Click for details
AI Summary
-
Extends the injury notification deadline from four days to ten days after a workplace injury occurs, applying to both standard employers and self-insured employers.
-
Requires employers to affix the date and time of receipt on written injury notices and provide employees with a copy within seven days of receiving the notice.
-
Tolls (pauses) the notification deadline if an employer fails to provide a copy of the notice or fails to display required workplace warning notices about workers' compensation.
-
Eliminates compensation penalties for late injury reporting if the employer has actual notice of the injury or good cause exists for the employee's failure to report timely.
-
Updates workplace warning notices to inform employees they have ten days to report injuries in writing and clarify that failure to report promptly does not prevent pursuing a claim.
Legislative Description
Workers' Compensation Injury Notices
Labor & Employment
Last Action
Governor Signed
3/24/2022