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Court’s ruling on wages, sick time reverberates across region
The Farmington Community Library is seeking a millage renewal. Pictured is Sarah Zitter Masindi, the library’s community relations director. Photo by Erin Sanchez
WORKERS, BUSINESSES AND ASSOCIATIONS REACT TO DIVIDED MICHIGAN SUPREME COURT DECISION BY NICK POWERS AND MARK VEST npowers@candgnews.com, mvest@candgnews.com
Farmington Community Library places tax renewal proposal on ballots NOVEMBER PREVIEW
FARMINGTON/FARMINGTON HILLS — Residents of Farmington and Farmington Hills will decide whether to approve a Farmington Community Library 20-year tax renewal of just under 1 mill on the Nov. 5 general election ballot. According to ballot language, the estimate of the revenue that would be collected in 2025 if the proposal passes is approximately $4.75 million. The Farmington Community Library has a location in Farmington, at 23500 Liberty St., and in Farmington Hills, 32737 W. 12 Mile Road. See LIBRARY on page 8A
ALSO ON THE BALLOT, RESIDENTS WILL DECIDE ON: • A 2-mill tax renewal for Farmington Hills roads — See an upcoming issue of the Press for more on this. • A renewal of the Farmington Public Schools district’s ability to levy up to a 12.5955-mill tax on principal residences — See an upcoming issue of the Press for more on this. • A county parks tax renewal of the current 0.35-mill levy set to expire in 2029 with a new tax rate of 0.65 mills — See page 4A.
See RULING on page 10A
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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 entitled to paid sick leave. Every 30 hours an employee works generates one hour of paid sick leave. Employees get 72 hours paid sick time a year at large companies. However, employers with fewer than 10 employees need to only pay for 40 hours of sick leave a year. These sweeping changes will go into effect Feb. 21, 2025. For some, it’s a step toward a living wage for workers. For others, it’s a hit to businesses across the state and possibly tipped workers.