Bloomberg Law
March 25, 2021, 11:54 AM

ANALYSIS: Lawyers Struggle to Disconnect, But Employers Can Help

Francis Boustany
Francis Boustany
Legal Analyst

For lawyers, long workdays are the rule, not the exception. But when the days are over and the hours are billed, can lawyers ever really leave work at work?

Despite the pandemic and the personal responsibilities and distractions that come with it, many lawyers still find it difficult to step away from work when the day is done. Organizations can help by adopting policies and practices that encourage putting down the phone, stepping away from the computer, and enjoying some time to disconnect.

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