Season 2 Episode 2: A Conversation with Derreck Johnson, Candidate for Oakland City Council 2020.
Release Date: 08/20/2020
It’s 2024 Tax Time! Is Workers' Comp Taxable?
Work Comp Talk Podcast
🎙️ Welcome to Work Comp Talk Podcast! In this episode, Carmen Ramirez and Bilal Kassem, Esq. jump into the complexities of tax time in 2024, focusing on a crucial question: Is Workers' Comp taxable? Join them as they unpack this topic with expert insights and practical advice. 📌 Key Takeaways: Clarifying the tax status of Workers' Comp benefits. Exploring potential implications on your tax return. Practical strategies for navigating tax season with Workers' Comp. 🔗 Related Resources: https://www.pacificworkers.com/blog/2024/march/its-tax-season-how-does-a-workers-compensation-s/...
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Why does Workers' Comp Take So Long?
Work Comp Talk Podcast
Welcome to Work Comp Talk, your go-to podcast for invaluable insights into California's workers' compensation system. Join Carmen Ramirez and Bilal Kassem, Esq. as they get into the intricacies of the workers' comp process, providing you with essential information and advice. In this episode, we discuss the common pain points faced by injured workers, shedding light on the delays and challenges within the system. Highlights: Dive deep into the complexities of workers' compensation with our host and Managing Attorney of Pacific Workers, Bilal Kassem. Gain insights into why the workers' comp...
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2024 CA Workers' Comp Tips: Expert Advice for Employee Rights!
Work Comp Talk Podcast
In this episode, we delve into crucial tips for navigating California Workers' Compensation in 2024. From documenting injuries to choosing the right doctors, our experts share insights to ensure you receive the benefits you deserve. 👍 Your engagement matters! Hit subscribe, join the conversation, and empower yourself with the knowledge you need. Share your thoughts in the comments section below, and don't forget to like and share this episode with others who could benefit. Key Topics: Documenting injuries for maximum benefits. Choosing the right doctors...
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What the CA Workers' Compensation Covers in 2024 (But Doesn't)!
Work Comp Talk Podcast
🎙️ Welcome to "Work Comp Talk" with your hosts Carmen Ramirez and Bilal Kassem! In this episode, we dive deep into the complicated world of California Workers' Compensation in CA, exploring the system's primary objectives and how it should benefit injured workers. Sponsored by Pacific Workers, your trusted partner in work-related injury cases, we've got a wealth of knowledge to share. Tune in as we unpack these critical topics, share insights, discuss issues and potential obstacles and most importantly empower you with knowledge for 2024. Whether you're an injured worker or simply...
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What is NOT Covered in Workers Comp?
Work Comp Talk Podcast
Welcome to Work Comp Talk, the ultimate podcast for injured workers across California. Join host Carmen Ramirez and co-host Bilal Kassem, as they delve deep into the intricacies of the workers' compensation system. In this episode, they shed light on what's NOT covered in workers' compensation, a topic riddled with misconceptions. - Limitations of the system - Absence of compensation for pain and suffering - Challenges in obtaining permanent disability for non-catastrophic injuries - Lost wages - Punitive damages Carmen and Bilal also touch upon the shrinking benefits of vocational...
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Should You Accept a Workers' Comp Settlement Offer?
Work Comp Talk Podcast
Welcome to another insightful episode of Work Comp Talk, the leading podcast that empowers injured workers in California. Join our host, Carmen Ramirez, and Managing Attorney Bilal Kassem, co-founder of Pacific Workers, Northern California's premier Workers' Comp Law Firm, as they dive into a crucial topic: "Are you better off not accepting a settlement offer for your workers' comp case?" In this episode, Carmen and Bilal explore the aftermath of not taking a settlement offer. While it may not happen all the time, there are instances where individuals consider going to trial to seek more...
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Medical Buyout in Workers' Comp
Work Comp Talk Podcast
Welcome to Work Comp Talk Podcast! In this episode #67, hosts Carmen Ramirez and Bilal Kassem talk about the often complex world of medical buyouts within the workers' compensation system in California. 🏥 What is a medical buyout and how does it work? 🤝 Examples of when injured workers should consider settling a claim with medical buyout. 💼 Negotiation and what to look out for: Key factors in the process. 💰 Understanding the financial implications. 🔑 Expert insights to help you make informed decisions. This episode provides valuable guidance and...
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Understanding AME's and QME's
Work Comp Talk Podcast
In this enlightening episode of WorkCompTalk, we dive deep into the intricacies of Workers' Compensation with a focus on Agreed Medical Evaluators (AMEs) and Qualified Medical Evaluators (QMEs). If you've ever been curious about the roles these experts play in the workers' comp process, you won't want to miss this discussion. Visit our podcast website at for more in-depth episodes on workers' comp topics. This episode is brought to you by our sponsor, Pacific Workers' Compensation Law Center, where they are dedicated to helping injured workers get the compensation they deserve. Learn more...
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Don't Settle for Less: Work Comp Talk's Tips to Boost Your Claim
Work Comp Talk Podcast
Welcome to "Work Comp Talk," the podcast dedicated to injured workers here in California. Join us for a workers' comp one-on-one session with your hosts, Carmen and Bilal Kassem, managing attorney of Pacific Workers, the lawyers for injured workers and the sponsors of this podcast. If you enjoy our podcast, don't forget to like, share, and subscribe to our social media channels to stay updated on more valuable content. In this episode, we dive into one of the hottest questions every injured worker should know the answer to: How can you maximize the money you receive for your workers'...
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Exploring Healthcare Professionals in Workers' Compensation
Work Comp Talk Podcast
In this episode, hosts Carmen Ramirez and Bilal Kassem present an insightful discussion that sheds light on the pivotal roles of healthcare professionals within the workers' compensation realm. They teamed up with Pain and Rehab Consultants Medical Group very own Dr. Jamasbi, Dr. Morley and Physician's Assistant Donny Cho. This episode helps you understand the important roles doctors take when it comes to a workers' compensation case. They also help define what are some key elements that you should know about when seeing a doctor during your healing process following a work injury or illness....
info_outlineDerreck Johnson, a son of Oakland, business owner and newcomer to Oakland politics as candidate of the 2020 Oakland City Council At Large discusses some of the issues in same question format as opponent Rebecca Kaplan.
As a business owner of The Home of Chicken and Waffles in Jack London Square, he shares his ideas and visions he has to move Oakland forward. Some of the topics discussed are housing issues, universal wages, Oakland police and more...