Augment LeadsVermont workers' comp claims follow their own agency, forms and clocks. This page covers each, sourced, plus intake questions for Vermont callers. To compare states, see workers' comp deadlines by state.
The Vermont workers' comp system
Vermont claims are handled by the Department of Labor's Workers' Compensation Division. Under 21 V.S.A. 660, proceedings to start a claim can't be commenced after three years from the date of injury, and two years from when an occupational disease is reasonably discoverable.
Deadlines a Vermont worker has to meet
Notice as soon as practicable
21 V.S.A. 656 requires notice of the injury to the employer as soon as practicable. Under 660, missing or late notice isn't a bar if the employer knew of the accident or wasn't prejudiced by the delay.
Claim within six months
Under 656, the claim for compensation is due within six months after the injury, measured from when the injury and its relation to work were reasonably discoverable. No claim is needed if the employer paid voluntarily, but after a denial of those payments, proceedings must start within six months of the denial.
Not legal advice. Check current rules with the Vermont Department of Labor before relying on them.
Vermont intake questions
- When was the injury, and when did you tell your employer?
- When did you realize it was related to your work?
- Has the employer paid any benefits? Have they stopped or been denied? When?
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Frequently asked questions
How long does a Vermont worker have to give notice?
21 V.S.A. 656 requires notice to the employer as soon as practicable, and late notice isn't a bar if the employer knew or wasn't prejudiced. Confirm current rules with the Vermont Department of Labor.
How long does a Vermont worker have to file a claim?
21 V.S.A. 656 sets six months after the injury for the claim, and 660 bars starting proceedings more than three years after the injury. Confirm current rules with the Vermont Department of Labor.
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