New York Employer Nabbed in Certificate Scheme
New York State Insurance Fund officials reported the arrest of the owner of a Suffolk County flooring company who allegedly provided a general contractor with phony certificates of insurance indicating he had workers’ compensation coverage when in fact he did not.
The man’s company was hired as a subcontractor by another contractor who was insured by NYSIF. The defendant is accused of submitting two fraudulent certificates to the hiring contractor falsely indicating he had coverage with NYSIF.
The alleged fraud resulted in additional premiums of over $1,000 being charged to the hiring contractor.
The defendant was charged with fraudulent practices, a felony violation of the Workers’ Compensation Law. Investigators say during their investigation, the employer allegedly admitted preparing the false documents. He was released on his own recognizance and awaits further court action. (workersxzcompxzkit)
Author: Robert Elliott, J.D.
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