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  <title>Ep. 144 - Do I Have to Quit My Job if I Settle My Workers’ Comp Case?</title>
  <description> Most injured workers in California are told they must quit their job to settle a workers’ comp case, but&amp;amp;nbsp;that’s&amp;amp;nbsp;not always true.&amp;amp;nbsp;   In episode #144 of Work Comp Talk,&amp;amp;nbsp;host Carmen Ramirez breaks it down with Pacific Workers attorney Bilal Kassem so you can understand that quitting is often a negotiation tactic, not&amp;amp;nbsp;a legal requirement, and most people never realize they&amp;amp;nbsp;actually have&amp;amp;nbsp;a choice.&amp;amp;nbsp;    &amp;amp;nbsp;   We walk you through:&amp;amp;nbsp;     Whether you legally&amp;amp;nbsp;have to&amp;amp;nbsp;quit to settle workers’ comp in California&amp;amp;nbsp;       Settlements can be a negotiation tactic, not a legal requirement.&amp;amp;nbsp;       Injured workers should not fear opening a claim due to job loss concerns.&amp;amp;nbsp;       How resignation and “no rehire” clauses really work&amp;amp;nbsp;       Hidden risks that affect wages, unemployment, and medical care&amp;amp;nbsp;       How insurers use pressure tactics during settlement negotiations&amp;amp;nbsp;     If&amp;amp;nbsp;you’re&amp;amp;nbsp;injured at work and considering a workers’ comp settlement, this episode protects you from costly mistakes before you sign.&amp;amp;nbsp;    &amp;amp;nbsp;   Chapters:&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;amp;nbsp;   00:00 Understanding Workers' Comp Settlements&amp;amp;nbsp;   05:27 Types of Workers' Comp Settlements&amp;amp;nbsp;   07:02 Navigating Job Security and Workers' Comp Claims&amp;amp;nbsp;   11:24 Real-Life Case Studies and Strategies&amp;amp;nbsp;   13:07 Final Thoughts on Workers' Comp and Employment&amp;amp;nbsp;    &amp;amp;nbsp;   This episode is sponsored by Pacific Workers, The Lawyers for Injured Workers, the trusted workers’ compensation law firm in Northern California. With over 10,000 cases won and more than $350 million recovered for injured workers, we are here to help if&amp;amp;nbsp;you’ve&amp;amp;nbsp;suffered a workplace injury.&amp;amp;nbsp;   &amp;amp;nbsp;   Visit our FAQ and blog for more resources:&amp;amp;nbsp;   https://www.pacificworkers.com/blog/&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;amp;nbsp;    &amp;amp;nbsp;   Follow Us on Social Media for More Content!&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;amp;nbsp;   🔹 Website:&amp;amp;nbsp;www.workcomptalk.net&amp;amp;nbsp;   🔹 Sponsors:&amp;amp;nbsp;www.PacificWorkers.com&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;amp;nbsp;   🔹 TikTok: @pacificworkers&amp;amp;nbsp;    &amp;amp;nbsp;   🔔 Subscribe &amp;amp;amp; hit the bell so you never miss a new episode &amp;amp;nbsp;  </description>
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