With Valentine's Day just around the corner, it seems like a good time to remind everyone that office romance is generally a very bad idea. After all, it might lead to murder-for-hire plots, ugly custody fights, and the occasional sexual harassment suit. Take the...
Month: January 2015
Poll: Obama’s push for mandatory paid sick leave is not a good idea
President Barack Obama has recently pushed for mandatory paid sick leave for American workers. He asked for federal, state and local measures that would allow workers to earn up to a week of paid sick time annually. His proposals include a request for more than $2...
MDHR Mediation — A Cautionary Tale
I am a strong advocate for mediation as a form of alternative dispute resolution ("ADR"). However, a recent Minnesota Department of Human Rights ("MDHR") case should cause anyone with charges pending before that agency to think twice before participating in MDHR...
Swenson Lervick Receptionist Retires
Anyone who has stopped by or called Swenson Lervick would recognize the friendly face and voice of our receptionist, Rita. After ten years of being our incredible "ambassador of first impressions," Rita retired at the end of 2014 and is now looking forward to...