For victims of domestic abuse, sexual assault and stalking, seeking help is sometimes the most difficult first step toward safety and justice. Adding to the struggle is the reality that taking that step sometimes means committing time during the workday to seek help. Consequently, the fear of missing work has often been an obstacle to reporting those crimes, participating in the legal process, or otherwise seeking or providing help.
Safety Leave Offers Help to Abuse Victims
FLSA Misclassification Proves Costly for Local Employer
A Fargo, ND hotelier with a property in Alexandria, MN will pay nearly $200,000.00 to settle a lawsuit brought by the US Department of Labor (see Court Orders Hotel Owner to Pay More than $180K in Back Wages, Damages to 200 Workers Across North Dakota, Montana and Minnesota, DOL Release No. 15-1294-DAK; Lawsuit Settlement Helps Hotel Workers in Alexandria, Echo Press July 16, 2015). The DOL alleged in the suit that Bharat I. Patel violated the Fair Labor Standards Act by failing to pay minimum wage and/or overtime rates to nearly 200 employees at a number of hotels, including the Country Inn and Suites in Alexandria.
Alexandria Named "City of Excellence" by League of Minnesota Cities
Congratulations to the City of Alexandria for being named a "City of Excellence" by the League of Minnesota Cities! City leaders accepted the award June 24 at the League's annual conference in Duluth.
Swenson Lervick Closed July 3
In observance of Independence Day, our office will be closed on Friday, July 3.
Swenson Lervick says "Thank You, Gary!"
Attorney Gary Syverson has announced his retirement from the Swenson Lervick Law Firm as of July 1, 2015.
