You probably know “The Barn.” It is an iconic building in the heart of Farmington Hills. What used to be a real dairy farm is now home to a state-of-the-art theater. And for over 65 years, the volunteers of the Farmington Players have been bringi…
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Eighteen months of the coronavirus pandemic have wreaked havoc on workplace employee handbooks as human resource departments and small business owners struggled to rewrite the rules in the face of mandatory work from home orders and heightened safety…
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Just yesterday, the season changed. The air has begun to cool. The days are becoming shorter. Fall is officially here. With the new season also comes the annual Harvest Moon. The nocturnal phenomenon refers to the bright full moon that occurs closest…
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This year has been another one of challenges, and the impact has been felt across the country, particularly in the workforce. Several programs were put in place over the months to lessen the blow, but as we wrap up 2021, some relief is set to end. Si…
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For 26 years, Dirk Beamer has helped to lead and grow the litigation practice at Wright Beamer. Dirk has special expertise handling commercial and contractual disputes, insurance agency representation, and employment issues. He has represented numero…
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The U.S. Chamber of Commerce indicates that there are 5.5 million family businesses in the United States. They account for 57% of gross domestic product and employ 63% of the workforce. For business owners, family and business are top priorities. Bus…
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The Xemplar Club of Farmington & Farmington Hills might best be known for its participation in the Farmington Memorial Day Parade, but there is so much more to this organization. The Xemplar Club is made up of community leaders with an objective…
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Last week, the Supreme Court ended the CDC’s eviction moratorium, and landlords may now evict residential tenants for nonpayment of rent. The moratorium was intended to protect tenants while state and local governments distributed $46.5 billion in…
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The Farmington & Farmington Hills Foundation for Youth & Families has been hard at work to make our community better since 1995. Despite the challenges of last year, FFHFYF has continued to provide funds twice a year to programs that improve…
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Federal law requires employers to maintain labor law posters in a conspicuous location in the workplace, and failure to comply can result in harsh civil penalties (which are adjusted for inflation each year). In 2021, penalties range from $178 (Famil…
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