Ep. 151 - Should I use my PTO or Vacation for Workers' Comp?

Work Comp Talk Podcast · Mar 31, 2026 · 1m

If you got injured at work and your employer told you to use your PTO… You might be losing money without even knowing it. In this episode 151 of Work Comp Talk, Carmen Ramirez is joined by Bilal Kassem from Pacific Workers to break down when you should and when you should not use your PTO while on Workers' Compensation. Most injured workers don't realize this can cost them money, burn through their earned time off, and impact their financial stability. If your employer is telling you not to report your injury or to use your own time first, that could be a major red flag. Takeaways: Don't use…