Paul Hastings Expands Paid Parental Leave for U.S. Employees (1)

Paul Hastings has become the latest Big Law firm to boost parental leave with the announcement that it will now allow 14 weeks of paid leave for its attorneys and staff in the U.S., plus more time off for birthing parents.

The new policy, which goes into effect on July 1, creates a level playing field for Paul Hastings attorneys and staff. Both types of employee will receive the same benefit of nearly three and half months of paid leave. Parents can use their leave all at once or intermittently within a year of a birth, adoption or foster placement. ...