Cleary Gottelieb Steen & Hamilton, a NY-based firm of 900+ lawyers with an international practice, recently adopted new policies for parental leave and "flexible work." The new policies, in sum, are:
* Up to 18 weeks paid parental leave (including for adoption), plus employees may take vacation time and unpaid leave time. The 18 weeks of paid leave are split between different types of leave. For example, the parent who is not the primary caregiver is eligible for less than the full 18 weeks.
* Any associate can telecommute one day a month, or two days a month after two years. (This actually seems pretty strict to me.)
* Associates can apply for a flexible or part time schedule, meaning working from home, or working up to 40 percent less than full time. Associates who have worked more than two years design their own schedule and apply to the partnership committee for permission. Going with such a plan reduces your salary, bonus and vacation time proportionally, though not your benefits, and extends the partnership track.
Currently more than 60 associates work flexible or part time schedules.
I have copies of memos from Cleary Gottleib. Email me if you 'd like a copy. They might come in handy if you're thinking of asking your employer for similar accommodations.
Thanks Hollybeth Hakes for the info.
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