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Biglaw Perk Watch: Covington & Burling to 18 Weeks

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In these grim economic times, don’t hold your breath waiting for news of associate pay raises or record-breaking bonuses. Everyone is tightening their belts, and that includes law firms (and their clients).
But what about enhanced parental leave? That they can do.
The latest Biglaw shop to raise “primary caregiver leave” to the “market” rate of 18 weeks is Covington & Burling. Memo after the jump.


COVINGTON & BURLING — MEMORANDUM — PARENTAL LEAVE CHANGES
From: The Management Committee
To: Attorneys All
Sent: Tue Feb 12 08:51:14 2008
Subject: Parental Leave Changes
We are pleased to announce an increase in the Primary Caregiver Leave from 12 to 18 weeks and from 4 to 6 weeks for secondary caregivers. Previously, the secondary caregiver leave had to be used within 4 months of the birth or adoption of the child, and the utilization period will be increased to 6 months. The new leave periods will take effect immediately, and will also apply to lawyers currently on primary caregiver leave or eligible to use secondary caregiver leave.
The firm’s complete Parental Leave policy may be viewed on the intranet.
We are pleased to be able to offer these enhanced benefits for parental leave.
The Management Committee

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