Sidley to Associates: Skipping Office Will Cost You Bonus Money

Sidley Austin is telling junior attorneys they may lose bonus cash if they spend too little time working from the office.

The firm, like many others, requires lawyers to be in the office at least three days per week. Attendance is one of the factors that will determine bonuses this year, managers told mid-level associates during annual performance reviews.

“We have asked all of our lawyers and staff to come into the office and embrace the collaborative culture that Sidley is known for around the world,” Sidley said in a statement.

The firm’s annual associate bonus scale for last year ...