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Offences & Penalties
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Offences |
Maximum penalty (fine and/or imprisonment) |
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Failing to pay compensation or interest |
$10,000, and/or 12 months |
| 2. |
Making a fraudulent claim |
$15,000, and/or 12 months |
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Providing false information or statement |
$5,000, and/or 6 months |
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Willfully obstructing or delaying the Commissioner or Investigation Officer in exercising his powers |
$5,000, and/or 6 months |
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Abetting an offence |
Same penalty as for the offence that is abetted |
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Making illegal deduction of salary to defray insurance costs |
$5,000, and/or 6 months |
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Failing to insure an employee with adequate insurance |
$10,000, and/or 12 months |
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Failing to report an accident |
First offence, $5,000
Second or subsequent offence, $10,000 and/or 6 months |
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Last updated on 21 July 2010 05:05:25