A Connecticut employer lost its right to contest a workers’ compensation claim because although it mailed its notice to the workers compensation board within the 28 day statutory period, board did not receive the notice by the 28th day.
The Connecticut Supreme Court has ruled that the “filing” of a notice is effective on the date it is received by the board, not when it is mailed.
Connecticut workers’ compensation law states that whenever an employer contests liability to pay workers’ compensation benefits, the employer “shall file” with the workers’ compensation administrative law judge a