As the anti-drug folks like to say, “Just say no.” Here’s what happens when an employer decides to save a buck.
Is It Worth It?
Earlier this year, according to the Dayton Daily News an Ohio business was indicted on felony charges by a county grand jury for allegedly failing to pay required workers’ compensation premiums over a period of time
The Troy business must now pay nearly $28,000 in restitution after its corporate president pled no contest on behalf of the company to a felony workers’ compensation fraud indictment. In addition, payment of court costs were assessed. A misdemeanor workers’ compensation fraud claim against the company executive will be filed in county Municipal Court. (workersxzcompxzkit) .
The attorney for the defendant said his client is working with Ohio’s Bureau of Workers Compensation regarding a payment plan.
Author: Robert Elliott, J.D.
Click on these links to try it for yourself.
WC Calculator: www.ReduceYourWorkersComp.com/calculator.php
TD Calculator: www.ReduceYourWorkersComp.com/transitional-duty-cost-calculator.php
WC 101: www.ReduceYourWorkersComp.com/workers_comp.php
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