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Monday, August 24, 2026

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Rule lifecycle · DOCKET:OMB Control No. 1240-0009

Proposed Extension of Information Collection: Form CA-2a, Notice of Recurrence

Department of Labor, Office of the Worker's Compensation Programs — observed across 2 documents over 1108 days. Use the source documents below before deciding whether this affects your business.

In plain English

The Department of Labor is extending how long it can require employers to file Form CA-2a when a worker's past injury or illness comes back after treatment. Businesses with workers' compensation insurance should keep detailed health records and be prepared to report if an old workplace injury recurs.

First seen

Aug 7, 2023

Last seen

Aug 19, 2026

Latest stage

Notice

PRORULE → RULE

Comments close

Monday, October 19, 2026

Stage timeline

  1. Notice·Aug 7, 2023

    Proposed Extension of Information Collection; Notice of Recurrence(CA-2a)

    #2023-16713

  2. Notice·Aug 19, 2026·91 FR 53667

    Proposed Extension of Information Collection: Form CA-2a, Notice of Recurrence

    comments close Oct 19, 2026#2026-16901