CityNews has learned that York University has "taken action" to address false insurance claims involving eight employees. Mark McAllister has more.

York University has investigated and taken action against eight employees as a result of false insurance benefits claims.

Sources tell CityNews the employees work in at least two departments, Housing Services and Parking Services, and in one case, the fraud was related to a fake orthotics claim.

They add at least one employee is no longer with the school.

In a statement, a spokesperson for York University said the school administration takes instances of false claims very seriously and has a robust process in place for addressing possible fraud.

“The university thoroughly investigates suspected cases and works with the insurer in these matters to seek repayment of claims and refers suspected cases to police,” they said.

York U would not confirm what action was being taken against the employees.

Employment Lawyer Jon Pinkus explained to CityNews that it’s usually the benefits provider who will alert an employer of irregularities or potential fraud.

“They’re going to be undertaking an investigation, and that will notify the employer of some irregularities, some potential fraud. They’ll undertake an internal investigation and report to the employer,” said Pinkus.

“And if it turns out that the employee or employees have been involved in this fraud, almost invariably those employees or employee is terminated.”

Pinkus added it’s in...

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