DLT: ‘Huge uptick’ in fraudulent unemployment claims
If it seems like a lot of people you know have gotten a fraudulent unemployment claim in the mail, you re not imagining it.
February 8, 2021 10:33 pm
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) – If it seems like a lot of people you know have gotten a fraudulent unemployment claim in the mail, you’re not imagining it. The Rhode Island Department of Labor and training says they’ve seen a huge uptick in fraud since January.
During the pandemic, the DLT has paid out about $23 million dollars in fraudulent unemployment claims.
It’s less than one percent of the total amount paid out to Rhode Islanders, but the on-going issue has legislators concerned.
Shares of
Zomedica Pharmaceuticals (NYSEMKT:ZOM) continued their recent rapid ascent on Tuesday. As of 11:33 a.m. EST, the veterinary health company s stock price is up more than 40%.
So what
Excitement may be building for the upcoming launch of Zomedica s point-of-care diagnostic platform for pets on March 30. The company says its patented system can help detect thyroid and adrenal disease in cats and dogs. We set out to develop a product that could provide the accuracy of the reference lab and the convenience of point-of-care for the veterinary community, Zomedica chief medical officer Stephanie Morley said in a November press release announcing the launch. As a vet myself, I know the value of such a product to a veterinary practice.