Vermontworkers' comp filing deadline
Proceedings to initiate claim may not be commenced after 3 years from date of injury (§660(a)). Initial 6-month claim window can be extended on showing employer knowledge or no prejudice.
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Notice to employer
Notice 'as soon as practicable' after injury; claim for compensation must be made within 6 months of date of injury, with relief available on showing of employer knowledge or no prejudice (§656; §660)
Filing with the state
Proceedings to initiate claim may not be commenced after 3 years from date of injury (§660(a)). Initial 6-month claim window can be extended on showing employer knowledge or no prejudice.
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Exceptions and tolling
Statute-of-limitations rules have many exceptions that can extend or pause the clock. The most common in Vermont:
Death claim deadline
Survivors filing for death benefits typically have 3 years from date of death. This calculator does not yet handle death claims; consult a lawyer for those.
Attribution
- Last verified
- May 4, 2026
- Editorial review
- Statute linked to primary source