Overtime Rule Blocked

Overtime Rule Blocked

Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), employees must be paid a minimum wage and must earn overtime for every hour over 40 hours in a work week. Certain employees, however, may be exempt from these requirements if (i) they earn a base minimum sal… Read More
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Overtime Rule Update

Yesterday’s court ruling in Texas is shaking up the conversation around the overtime salary threshold rule. Don’t miss this important update! Read More
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Good Neighbors

Good Neighbors

As the year winds down, generosity shines as our community comes together to bring holiday cheer and relief to those who need it most. One group leading the way is the Farmington Area Goodfellows, working tirelessly to lift up over 400 local children… Read More
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Tip Credit Proposal

Tip Credit Proposal

As reported last week in Crain’s Detroit Business, a pair of state legislators have sponsored a bill that would modify pending changes in Michigan’s minimum wage law. In July, the Michigan Supreme Court ruled that the legislature had improperly a… Read More
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Webinar: Earned Sick Time Act

An informative webinar by Dirk Beamer covering Michigan’s newly enacted Earned Sick Time Act. Read More
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Leaders in the Law

Leaders in the Law

We are thrilled to announce that Lee Flaherty has been named as one of Michigan Lawyers Weekly’s Leaders in the Law for 2024. The Leaders in the Law award recognizes “those attorneys who are setting the standard for other lawyers.” Nominees are… Read More
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Your Vote Really Does Cou…

Your Vote Really Does Count

Your single vote can make a big difference. Did you know that during the last several years in the U.S., a few races have been decided by a single vote or ended in a tie? 2017: A Virginia House of Delegates race ended in a tie out of more than 23,000… Read More
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Making Every Day Better

Making Every Day Better

The YMCA of Metro Detroit has long been a hub for community connection, wellness, and support. Each year, the YMCA’s “Make Every Day Better” campaign reminds us of its mission to empower individuals, strengthen families, and uplift neighborhood… Read More
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Why “Election Day” is…

Why “Election Day” is Election Day

November 5, 2024, is the first Tuesday following the first Monday in November. That means it’s Election Day. But why? The decision dates back to 1845 when Congress passed a law standardizing the date for federal elections. It was made with practica… Read More
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Make a Plan

Make a Plan

The word “estate” might bring to mind images of older, high-net-worth individuals with small dogs and grandiose homes. So, estate planning is only for people like that, right? Estate planning is for every adult, regardless of age or net worth. Du… Read More
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