Ep. 144 - Do I Have to Quit My Job if I Settle My Workers' Comp Case?

Work Comp Talk Podcast · Feb 3, 2026 · 1m

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…