Massachusetts: workers' comp deadlines
How quickly you must tell your employer about a work injury, and the deadline to file a workers' compensation claim.
| Deadline to tell your employer | As soon as possible |
|---|---|
| Deadline to file a claim | 4 years after you learn the injury is work-related |
| Claim law | M.G.L. c. 152 § 41 |
| Deadline for a death claim | 4 years |
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How we checked this
Claim deadlines come from a law-firm compendium that cites each statute. Notice deadlines were compared across two 50-state tables; where they differed we used the statute. Last checked: November 12, 2026. Laws change; confirm with the state agency or a licensed professional before acting.
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