NEW YORK WORKERS’ COMP – THE FIRST DAYS
Hurt at work in New York? Here is the timeline.
What to do in the first 24 hours, the first week, and the first 30 days so your claim starts clean.
Your work injury, day by day
1
First 24 hours
Get medical care, tell your supervisor, and write down how and when it happened. Same-day reporting keeps the claim clean.
2
Your first week
New York has a seven-day waiting period before wage benefits begin; keep treating and keep a record of the work you miss.
3
Your first 30 days
Report the injury to your employer in writing within 30 days – this is the notice deadline that protects your claim.
4
Filing the claim
You generally have up to two years to file your formal claim (Form C-3) with the Workers’ Compensation Board.
The deadlines that protect your claim
| 30-day notice | Tell your employer in writing – the deadline that protects your claim |
| 7-day waiting period | Wage benefits generally begin after the first week out |
| Form C-3 | Your claim to the Board – online, by mail or email, or in person |
| 2-year deadline | The outer limit to file a New York workers’ comp claim |
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Just got hurt and not sure what is first?
Tell us when and how it happened and we will help you see the steps and deadlines ahead.