Augment LeadsMichigan workers' comp claims follow their own agency, forms and clocks. This page covers each, sourced, plus intake questions for Michigan callers. To compare states, see workers' comp deadlines by state.
The Michigan workers' comp system
Michigan's system is run by the Workers' Disability Compensation Agency (WDCA) in the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, under the Workers' Disability Compensation Act. Disputed claims go to the agency's Board of Magistrates, and the agency accepts claim forms and applications for mediation or hearing through its File Transfer Service portal.
Deadlines a Michigan worker has to meet
Notice to the employer
Under MCL 418.381, the employee must give notice of the injury to the employer within 90 days after the injury, or within 90 days after they knew or should have known of it. The section says failure to give notice is excused unless the employer can show it was prejudiced.
Making the claim
The same section requires a claim within 2 years after the injury. The claim can be made to the employer, orally or in writing, or as a written claim to the agency, electronically or on the director's forms.
Not legal advice. Check current rules with the Michigan Workers' Disability Compensation Agency before relying on them.
Michigan intake questions
- When did the injury happen, and when did you tell your employer?
- Have you made a claim to the employer or the agency? When, and how?
- Is anyone paying wage-loss benefits or medical bills now?
Augment Leads in Michigan
We run workers' comp campaigns nationwide and send Michigan leads only to firms that choose Michigan. The injured worker fills in the form, each lead goes to one firm and is never resold, and unqualified leads are replaced. Over 50 law firms work with us. See workers' comp leads.
Frequently asked questions
How long does a Michigan worker have to report an injury?
Under MCL 418.381, notice of the injury must be given to the employer within 90 days after the injury, or within 90 days after the employee knew or should have known of it. Confirm current rules with the Michigan Workers' Disability Compensation Agency.
How long does a Michigan worker have to make a claim?
MCL 418.381 requires a claim within 2 years after the injury, made to the employer orally or in writing, or as a written claim to the agency. Confirm current rules with the Michigan Workers' Disability Compensation Agency.
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