Hartford Man Sentenced for Fraudulently Collecting Benefits
Ricardo Santiago was sentenced to 57 months in prison for fraudulently collecting over $316,000 in Social Security benefits, over $36,000 in unemployment benefits, and over $18,000 in food stamp benefits. He was also ordered to pay $371,686 in restitution.
Labor Dept Recovers $293K Back Wages for Construction Workers
The U.S. Department of Labor recovered $293,698 in back wages for 56 construction workers from Speedy's Framing LLC for overtime violations under the Fair Labor Standards Act. The company also paid a $24,795 civil penalty.
Labor Department Issues Apprenticeship Guidance
The U.S. Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration has issued new guidance to streamline the Registered Apprenticeship system, reduce burdens for program sponsors, and improve transparency. The guidance aims to accelerate growth and clarify program design, roles, and completion rates, with a commitment to 30-day registration determinations.
DWC Draft ADA Accommodation Regulations for Public Comment
The California Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) has released draft regulations concerning ADA accommodations for public comment. The proposals include a process for blanket accommodation requests for remote appearances and a new form for filing disability discrimination complaints.