# 20 C.F.R. § 702.205 (2026): Employer's report; effect of failure to report upon time limitations

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T20_P702_S702_205

## Section

- **Citation:** 20 C.F.R. § 702.205 (2026)
- **Heading:** Employer's report; effect of failure to report upon time limitations
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 20 CFR: Employees' Benefits / Chapter VI: OFFICE OF WORKERS' COMPENSATION PROGRAMS, DEPARTMENT OF LABOR / Part 702: ADMINISTRATION AND PROCEDURE / Subpart B: Claims Procedures / § 702.205: § 702.205   Employer's report › effect of failure to report upon time limitations.

## Text

Where the employer, or agent in charge of the business, or carrier has been given notice or has knowledge of an employee's injury or death, and fails, neglects, or refuses to file a report thereof as required by § 702.201, the time limitations provisions with respect to the filing of claims for compensation for disability or death (33 U.S.C. 913(a), and see § 702.221) shall not begin to run until such report shall have been furnished as required herein.
[38 FR 26861, Sept. 26, 1973, as amended at 50 FR 397, Jan. 3, 1985]

## Nearby sections

- [20 C.F.R. § 702.201 (2026) § 702.201   Reports from employers of employee's injury or death.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T20_P702_S702_201.md)
- [20 C.F.R. § 702.202 (2026) § 702.202   Employer's report; form and contents.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T20_P702_S702_202.md)
- [20 C.F.R. § 702.203 (2026) § 702.203   Employer's report; how given.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T20_P702_S702_203.md)
- [20 C.F.R. § 702.204 (2026) § 702.204   Employer's report; penalty for failure to furnish and or falsifying.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T20_P702_S702_204.md)
- [20 C.F.R. § 702.205 (2026) § 702.205   Employer's report; effect of failure to report upon time limitations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T20_P702_S702_205.md)
- [20 C.F.R. § 702.211 (2026) § 702.211   Notice of employee's injury or death; designation of responsible official.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T20_P702_S702_211.md)
- [20 C.F.R. § 702.212 (2026) § 702.212   Notice; when given; when given for certain occupational diseases.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T20_P702_S702_212.md)
- [20 C.F.R. § 702.213 (2026) § 702.213   Notice; by whom given.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T20_P702_S702_213.md)
- [20 C.F.R. § 702.214 (2026) § 702.214   Notice; form and content.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T20_P702_S702_214.md)
- [20 C.F.R. § 702.215 (2026) § 702.215   Notice; how given.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T20_P702_S702_215.md)
- [20 C.F.R. § 702.216 (2026) § 702.216   Effect of failure to give notice.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T20_P702_S702_216.md)
- [20 C.F.R. § 702.217 (2026) § 702.217   Penalty for false statement, misrepresentation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T20_P702_S702_217.md)
- [20 C.F.R. § 702.221 (2026) § 702.221   Claims for compensation; time limitations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T20_P702_S702_221.md)
- [20 C.F.R. § 702.222 (2026) § 702.222   Claims; exceptions to time limitations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T20_P702_S702_222.md)

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