Wisconsin: workers' comp deadlines
How quickly you must tell your employer about a work injury, and the deadline to file a workers' compensation claim.
Under review| Deadline to tell your employer | 30 days (up to 2 years if the employer knew) |
|---|---|
| Deadline to file a claim | 6 years for traumatic injuries since 2006; 12 years in other cases; no limit for occupational disease |
| Claim law | Wis. Stat. § 102.17(4) |
| Deadline for a death claim | 12 years |
Sources differ on 6 vs 12 years for traumatic injuries; check § 102.17(4).
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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.
Cross-checked sources agree Checked on official source confirmed on a government, court or legislature site From a statute-cited table one detailed source Under review sources disagree; read the note and the law.