{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Ep. 144 - Do I Have to Quit My Job if I Settle My Workers\u2019 Comp Case?","description":" Most injured workers in California are told they must quit their job to settle a workers\u2019 comp case, but that\u2019s not always true.  In episode #144 of Work Comp Talk, host Carmen Ramirez breaks it down with Pacific Workers attorney Bilal Kassem so you can understand that quitting is often a negotiation tactic, not a legal requirement, and most people never realize they actually have a choice.    We walk you through:  Whether you legally have to quit to settle workers\u2019 comp in California  Settlements can be a negotiation tactic, not a legal requirement.  Injured workers should not fear opening a claim due to job loss concerns.  How resignation and \u201cno rehire\u201d clauses really work  Hidden risks that affect wages, unemployment, and medical care  How insurers use pressure tactics during settlement negotiations  If you\u2019re injured at work and considering a workers\u2019 comp settlement, this episode protects you from costly mistakes before you sign.    Chapters:   00:00 Understanding Workers' Comp Settlements  05:27 Types of Workers' Comp Settlements  07:02 Navigating Job Security and Workers' Comp Claims  11:24 Real-Life Case Studies and Strategies  13:07 Final Thoughts on Workers' Comp and Employment    This episode is sponsored by Pacific Workers, The Lawyers for Injured Workers, the trusted workers\u2019 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 you\u2019ve suffered a workplace injury.    Visit our FAQ and blog for more resources:  https:\/\/www.pacificworkers.com\/blog\/     Follow Us on Social Media for More Content!   \ud83d\udd39 Website: www.workcomptalk.net  \ud83d\udd39 Sponsors: www.PacificWorkers.com   \ud83d\udd39 TikTok: @pacificworkers    \ud83d\udd14 Subscribe & hit the bell so you never miss a new episode   ","author_name":"Work Comp Talk Podcast","author_url":"http:\/\/workcomptalk.net","html":"