Seven Californians Convicted in Workers Comp Case

The Monterey County (California) District Attorney's Workers Compensation Fraud Unit has reported the convictions of seven people in six cases.

A female owner admitted she failed to pay payroll taxes and secure workers comp insurance for her business, Your Hometown Sewing Center in Marina.(WCxKit)

Judge Robert Burlison sentenced her to three years’ probation and ordered her to pay a $5,000 fine. She must pay $5,233 in restitution to the state Employment Development Department and has paid $2,744 in back taxes.

Six other individuals pled guilty or no contest to charges of failing to secure workers comp.

Employers are required to register their businesses and to report and pay taxes to Employment Development Department for all employees.(WCxKit)

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