2/28/14 - Laid off workers of a former Green Oak Township beverage maker are invited to a pair of meetings next week to discuss their options. Liquid Manufacturing officially closed its doors and dismissed its work force on February 21st, two days after the companyâs assets were sold during a foreclosure auction. Many of the workers say they knew the company had financial troubles, but were not prepared to be locked out in the middle of pay period. To help with those issues, the Livingston County Michigan Works agency is holding informational meetings for former Liquid Manufacturing employees on Tuesday at 2pm and then again on Wednesday at 9am. Both meetings will take place at its Livingston Service Center on Packard Drive in Howell Township. Michigan Works officials say the former employees will learn about free services, including career counseling, job-placement assistance, interview and resume preparation, and job training. Representatives of the Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency will also answer questions about filing for unemployment compensation. Liquid Manufacturing has faced numerous lawsuits in recent years, including ongoing litigation with Green Oak Township. Officials claim the business was responsible for numerous building, fire, and sewer code violations, and owed more than $600,000 in unpaid taxes and fines. Officials plan to recover this money by putting liens on the property, which they do not expect to be reopened in the near future. Details can be downloaded through the link below. (JK)
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