Investigation launched over claims that KY's Addiction Recovery Care isn't paying staff
The Kentucky Education and Labor Cabinet has launched an investigation into Addiction Recovery Care after it received numerous complaints from current employees who allege they have gone weeks without pay. In an emailed statement to the Herald-Leader Friday, the cabinet confirmed the Division of Wages and Hours opened an investigation into Addiction Recovery Care after receiving multiple complaints from employees regarding non-payment of wages. It’s the latest investigation into ARC, which was once the largest addiction treatment provider in Kentucky. The company has faced hurdles over the past four years with an FBI investigation , a $16 million settlement with the federal Justice Department and federal charges against the former CEO and founder Tim Robinson . Vanessa Keeton, ARC’s spokesperson, has not responded to multiple requests for comment. Gov. Andy Beshear’s office said in a statement Friday it was taking the allegations seriously. “Gov. Beshear and his administration are taking these reports seriously and have opened an investigation into Addiction Recovery Care (ARC), which remains ongoing,” the governor’s office said. “The governor believes every person should be paid fairly and accurately for their hard work, and encourages anyone experiencing issues with payment from their employer to report their concerns by
