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Setting up parental leave to take down the motherhood penalty
I'm doing a daily series of posts on LinkedIn that applies a feminist lens to employment law tips for employers. This week: parental leave.

Rika Sawatsky
Mar 71 min read


Workplace domestic violence series
I did a LinkedIn series lining up with the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence to talk about domestic violence at work.

Rika Sawatsky
Mar 71 min read


Negotiation tips for women
The theme for this week's videos was negotiation tips for women, from overcoming barriers to critiquing some unhelpful advice out on the net

Rika Sawatsky
Feb 281 min read


Bite-sized tips on navigating your resignation
The theme for this week's videos was resigning from your job. Topics included forced resignations, notice periods, and bonus entitlements.

Rika Sawatsky
Feb 281 min read


March 2025 pro bono availability: free employment contract review based on living wage
A new month means another 5 spots are opened up for my pro bono service for anyone offered less than a living wage.

Rika Sawatsky
Feb 281 min read


Bite-sized tips on navigating your termination
Bite-sized tips on navigating your termination, from picking out your lawyer and settlement process to lessons learned from court decisions.

Rika Sawatsky
Feb 211 min read


"Is that legal?" Common examples of constructive dismissal
This week's video series was about constructive dismissal. These unilateral changes by your employer may entitle you to a severance package.

Rika Sawatsky
Feb 141 min read


Things that void your termination clause
This week's video series was about mistakes employers make that can void your termination clause.

Rika Sawatsky
Feb 71 min read


February 2025 pro bono availability: free contract review based on living wage
Free contract review if you're offered less than a living wage.

Rika Sawatsky
Feb 32 min read


Quick tips on squeezing more value out of your employment contract
There are lots of ways to get more value besides salary and vacation. The theme for this week's videos was all squeezing a little more...

Rika Sawatsky
Jan 311 min read


Quick tips on decoding your probation clause
Can you catch any of these probation mistakes in your contract?

Rika Sawatsky
Jan 241 min read


More points for high quality carbon credits purchase
Another 12.36 points on the B Impact Assessment for my purchase of 10 high quality carbon credits from the Lango Safe Water Project.

Rika Sawatsky
Jan 62 min read


Supporting the Uganda Gender Responsive Safe Water Project with high quality carbon credits purchase
I purchased 10 high quality, certified gender responsive carbon credits from the Lango Safe Water Project in Uganda.

Rika Sawatsky
Jan 34 min read


January 2025 Pro Bono Availability: Free Contract Review
A new month (and new year!) means another 5 spots are opened up for my pro bono service. If you're offered less than a living wage, I'll...

Rika Sawatsky
Jan 21 min read


More points for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Clausework
Clausework's diverse ownership and supplier diversity tentatively earn max points on the B Impact Assessment for B Corp certification.

Rika Sawatsky
Dec 10, 20241 min read


December 2024 Pro Bono Availability
There are 5 spots left for this month's pro bono service. Every month, I'm offering the Reviewer package for free to 5 clients on a...

Rika Sawatsky
Dec 3, 20241 min read


Clausework's charitable giving structure scores maximum points
Clausework's charitable giving structure (pro bono services) tentatively earns max points on B Impact Assessment for B Corp certification.

Rika Sawatsky
Oct 29, 20242 min read


November 2024 Pro Bono Availability
There are 5 spots left for this month's pro bono service. Every month, I'm offering the Reviewer package for free to 5 clients on a...

Rika Sawatsky
Oct 29, 20241 min read


Domestic Violence in the Workplace: A Trauma-Informed Approach for Employers
Domestic violence doesn’t stay at home — it impacts employees’ safety, well-being, and productivity. This post explores trauma-informed policies, response plans, and workplace culture strategies to support survivors effectively and legally.

Rika Sawatsky
Sep 30, 20242 min read
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