Oswego County Man Sentenced for Workers’ Compensation Fraud
- An Oswego County man was sentenced to three years’ probation and ordered to pay over $24,000 in restitution for workers’ compensation fraud.
- Investigation revealed the man worked as a flooring installer while simultaneously collecting disability benefits.
- Following his guilty plea, this case underscores ongoing enforcement actions against benefit theft, a joint effort between state officials and local authorities.
D.C. Attorney General Sues Georgia Firm Over Worker Misclassification
- The District of Columbia sued Sequoia Row Consulting for allegedly misclassifying janitorial employees as independent contractors to boost profits.
- This legal action claims the company avoided mandatory contributions to public programs like workers’ compensation and unemployment insurance.
- By mislabeling staff, the firm reportedly denied workers overtime and sick leave benefits.
- D.C. is now seeking penalties and restitution for these systemic violations.
New Captive Insurance Platform Launches to Support Self-Insured Businesses
- A new Wilmington-based platform now offers mid-sized businesses specialized tools to manage their own captive insurance programs.
- This technology streamlines the complex administration required for companies to self-insure their workers’ compensation and liability risks.
- By utilizing this system, employers can gain greater control over their claims and potentially reduce long-term insurance costs.
- The service aims to simplify regulatory compliance and financial reporting for these entities.