There is no shortage of unfortunate news on unemployment fraud in Ohio. Even beyond the recent announcement of the departure of Ohio Department of Job and Family Services’ (ODJFS) director, a leading expert from LexisNexis found that Ohio suffered greatly in preventing fraudulent unemployment claims compared to other states. This widespread fraud is attributed to record-high, pandemic-related unemployment claims, and has even affected Gov. Mike DeWine and Lt. Gov. Jon Husted. No one is safe from fraudsters including Ohio reporters and the deceased. Of course, unemployment fraud isn’t a new issue for Ohio. In 2016, the state discovered more than 1,500 prison inmates received unemployment benefits. One reason for this was Ohio’s improper unemployment benefit payment rate, which was 30 percent higher than the federal standard between 2016 and 2019.
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The Foundation for Government Accountability Responds to Boosted Unemployment Benefits that are Impeding Economic Recovery
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The $300 weekly UI bonus is continuing to drive unemployment and make it more difficult for employers to find workers. With 7.4 million open jobs, the problem is that businesses can’t get people to go work.
“Businesses need workers and employers are still competing with the government backed unemployment checks,” said Sam Adolphsen, Policy Director. “The unemployment program is supposed to help people get back to work – instead it’s creating unemployment by paying people not to work.” NAPLES, Fla. (PRWEB) May 11, 2021 Last week the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported an increased unemployment rate of 6.1%. The Foundation for Government Accountability (FGA) issues the following response:
TREK: Former QLR soldiers OLD soldiers from across Bolton and Lancashire are set to take part in a 10 million steps challenge this May. Ex-Queen s Lancashire Regiment (QLR) members are striding forth in aid of a host of charities over the 30 days. Former troops, who have pledged to contribute to a daily tally of 325,000 steps, or 16,250 each, recently staged a training weekend. The QLR s veterans charity has arranged the challenge, which will aid the likes of Derian House and the Marie Curie Foundation. Andrew Burke, 67, formerly of Tonge Moor but now living in Llangollen, will be among the hardy walkers. He served with the regiment for 25 years and was a warrant officer (second class) on discharge.
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