The Member was found to have committed professional misconduct by making false benefits claims, misappropriating funds, and falsifying records.
At the penalty hearing, the Discipline Committee ordered an oral reprimand, a six-month suspension of the Member's certificate of registration, and terms including meetings with a regulatory expert and an 18-month employer notification period.
The Committee also ordered the Member to pay $2,880.00 in costs due to pre-hearing delays caused by the Member.