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Court’s ruling on wages and sick time reverberates across region
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BY NICK POWERS AND MARY BETH ALMOND npowers@candgnews.com, malmond@candgnews.com
METRO DETROIT — A recent 4-3 ruling by the Michigan Supreme Court affecting the state’s laws governing minimum wage and sick time is sending shockwaves through many businesses, including the restaurant industry. All workers will receive a pay bump to more than $12 an hour in 2025 with tipped workers gradually reaching $12 in 2029. The final amounts will be determined by the state’s treasurer. The current minimum wage is $10.33 and $3.93 for tipped workers. All employees, including part-time and temporary workers, are
Birmingham Seaholm storms onto the field during a game last season. See Sports on 20A to read up on all of the local teams preparing for the 2024 season start. File photo by Patricia O’Blenes
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Swim lessons, life jackets and situational awareness can prevent drownings BY TAYLOR CHRISTENSEN tchristensen@candgnews.com
OAKLAND COUNTY — Drowning is fast and silent, and it can take less than 30 seconds for someone to drown. In Oakland County, there
have been 11 drowning deaths in 2024 alone. The number of drownings in 2024 is a significant increase compared to 2023, which had three drownings. A “Vital Signs” study released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in May found that an increase in drownings could be
seen across America in recent years. The study found that over 4,500 people died due to drowning each year from 2020 to 2022, which was 500 more per year compared to 2019. Oakland County is home to 358 lakes, acSee DROWNINGS on page 18A
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