Termination warranted for fraudulent claim

The grievor passed off a torn tendon from an earlier event as a work-related injury and received workers’ comp benefits. Because his dishonesty was deliberate and carried on over a long period of time, the arbitrator found that termination was appropriate.

A casino worker was fired after it was revealed that his compensation claim for a work-related injury was based on false information.

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