Ep. 144 - Do I Have to Quit My Job if I Settle My Workers' Comp Case?
Tue Feb 03 2026
Most injured workers in California are told they must quit their job to settle a workers' comp case, but that's 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' 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 "no rehire" clauses really work
Hidden risks that affect wages, unemployment, and medical care
How insurers use pressure tactics during settlement negotiations
If you're injured at work and considering a workers' 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' 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've suffered a workplace injury.
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https://www.pacificworkers.com/blog/
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Most injured workers in California are told they must quit their job to settle a workers' comp case, but that's 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' 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 "no rehire" clauses really work Hidden risks that affect wages, unemployment, and medical care How insurers use pressure tactics during settlement negotiations If you're injured at work and considering a workers' 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' 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've 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! 🔹 Website: www.workcomptalk.net 🔹 Sponsors: www.PacificWorkers.com 🔹 TikTok: @pacificworkers 🔔 Subscribe & hit the bell so you never miss a new episode