The Association of Certified Fraud Examiners recently released
its
2014 Report to the Nations on Occupational Fraud and Abuse (the
"Report"), which provides interesting statistics and
insights for HR professionals hoping to better understand and
combat occupational fraud.
The Report is based on a global study of 1,483 cases of
occupational fraud, which occurred in over 100 countries, including
Canada. First published in 1996 and biennially since 2002, similar
reports reveal fairly consistent patterns about how fraud is
prevented, committed and detected – useful information for HR
professionals and their lawyers.
At the front-line of fraud prevention efforts, HR professionals
often create anti-fraud policies, investigate fraud allegations and
discipline/terminate fraudsters. Labour and employment lawyers
often assist with any wrongful termination or human rights claims
that may ensue in the aftermath of investigations or
terminations.
