Who approves a Compromise and Release (C&R) settlement?

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Who approves a Compromise and Release (C&R) settlement?

In a Compromise and Release, the settlement is reviewed and must be approved by a court. This process isn’t just a matter of both sides agreeing or the insurer or regulatory body giving a thumbs-up—the court’s role is to protect the employee and ensure the deal complies with the law. The judge checks that the employee understands the terms, is signing voluntarily, and that the settlement fairly resolves all claims under the workers’ compensation statute, including any future medical or wage-related rights being released. Without court approval, the agreement isn’t binding or enforceable.

In a Compromise and Release, the settlement is reviewed and must be approved by a court. This process isn’t just a matter of both sides agreeing or the insurer or regulatory body giving a thumbs-up—the court’s role is to protect the employee and ensure the deal complies with the law. The judge checks that the employee understands the terms, is signing voluntarily, and that the settlement fairly resolves all claims under the workers’ compensation statute, including any future medical or wage-related rights being released. Without court approval, the agreement isn’t binding or enforceable.

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