Jacksonville, FL – U.S. District Judge Marcia Morales Howard recently sentenced Dennis Alexander Barahona of Chelsea, Massachusetts to 18 months in federal prison for conspiracy to commit wire fraud and conspiracy to commit tax fraud. The court also ordered Barahona to pay restitution to the IRS in the amount of $1,110,257 and to an insurance… [Read more]
Work Force & Human Resource News
NJ Mail Carrier Charged with Making False Statements to Obtain Federal Workers’ Compensation
Newark, NJ – Acting U.S. Attorney Rachael Honig recently announced that A Union County, New Jersey, U.S. Postal Service (USPS) mail carrier has made her initial court appearance for making false statements to obtain federal workers’ compensation benefits. Monique Gee of Hillside, New Jersey is charged by complaint with one count of knowingly and willfully… [Read more]
MA Business Owner Sentenced for Tax and Workers’ Comp Fraud
Boston, MA – The owner of a Brockton construction company and related businesses was recently sentenced on charges that he paid employees under-the-table payroll wages that defrauded the government, workers compensation insurance carriers and the state unemployment benefits program of more than $1.6 million. Richard McLaughlin of Quincy was sentenced by U.S. Senior District Court… [Read more]
Coventry Webinar: Long COVID and the Enduring Challenges for Workers
Tucson, AZ – Coventry recently announced a new complimentary webinar, noting that just like the novel coronavirus itself, the emergence of so-called “Long COVID” has surprised both the patients who couldn’t shake their symptoms and the clinicians who have struggled to provide effective treatments. As the U.S. looks to move past the pandemic, there remain… [Read more]
Owner of MA Staffing Agency Charged in Connection with Workers’ Comp Fraud
Woburn, MA – Attorney General Maura Healey recently announced that the owner of a Lowell-based temporary labor staffing agency has been indicted on charges of workers’ compensation fraud in connection with failing to disclose to the agency’s insurance provider the true size of its payroll. Sophea Choeng of Lowell, was the owner of SPL Temp… [Read more]
Key Supporters Advance Mission of ASSP Foundation
Park Ridge, IL – The American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) believes companies must make occupational safety and health a priority regardless of their size, operation or industry. The ASSP Foundation supports that objective with the help of donors that are motivated to make a difference for workers around the globe. The result is fewer… [Read more]
SFM Foundation Holds Golf Fundraisers, Announces New Scholarship Recipients
Bloomington, MN – Now in its 13th year of making college more affordable for families affected by workplace injuries, the SFM Foundation held successful golf events in both Minnesota and Iowa this June. The annual Golfing for Scholarships tournaments are the primary source of fundraising for the charity, and support from SFM’s agency partners is… [Read more]
NY IG Tagliafierro Announces Guilty Plea of Drywall Installer for Failing to Provide Workers’ Comp
Albany, NY – New York State Inspector General Letizia Tagliafierro recently announced the guilty plea of a Capital Region drywall installer who failed to provide legally required workers’ compensation insurance to his employees. Dennis R. Hammonds, owner and operator of Hammonds Drywall, LLC, of Schenectady, pleaded guilty in Schenectady City Court before Hon. Carl Falotico… [Read more]
The Hartford Study: Employers Recognize Mental Health Issue, Report Stigma Prevents Treatment
Hartford, CT – New research from The Hartford found 70% of employers now recognize employee mental health is a significant workplace issue, and 72% said stigma associated with mental illness prevents U.S. workers from seeking help. Also, 52% of employers said they are experiencing significant or severe workplace issues due to substance misuse or addiction… [Read more]
KEMI Announces $8 Million Policyholder Dividend
Lexington, KY – KEMI recently announced that it is issuing a dividend of $8.2 million to eligible policyholders. The dividend is a result of proactive management of claims by KEMI and its policyholders. “Kentucky businesses have shown great resilience following the devastating effects of the global pandemic, and we believe this dividend will further accelerate… [Read more]