Building Code Administrators and Inspectors Florida Principle and Practice Licensure Practice Exam

If an employee is injured, how many days does an employer have to report the injury?

1. 3

2. 5

3. 7

4. 10

The correct answer is: 7

An employer has a statutory requirement to report an employee's work-related injury within a specific timeframe to ensure compliance with workers' compensation laws. In most cases, this timeframe is set at seven days from the date of the injury. This rule is in place to facilitate prompt investigation of the incident, allow for necessary employee medical care, and ensure that appropriate compensation processes can begin without undue delay. By reporting within this seven-day window, employers also help preserve their rights to defend against potential claims and fulfill their legal responsibilities towards the injured employee and state regulations.