Benesch offers leave for medical, childcare, family care, military, and personal reasons.
| Type of Leave | Benefit Duration | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Short-Term Disability Medical Leave for serious medical condition | Up to 13 weeks 100% paid medical leave | Employees working 30 or more hours per week and 90 days of full-time employment with the firm |
| Child Care Leave for birth, care, adoption, and/or placement of a child | Up to 13 weeks 100% paid childcare leave for Non-Timekeepers
Up to 26 weeks: 20 weeks 100% paid childcare leave and 6 weeks unpaid childcare leave for Attorneys, Paralegals, Partners, and Senior Administrators |
Employees working 30 or more hours per week and 90 days of full-time employment with the firm |
| Family Care Leave to care for a seriously ill family member | Up to 12 weeks unpaid | Employees working 30 or more hours per week and FMLA eligible |
| Military Exigency Leave | Up to 12 weeks unpaid for spouse, child, or parent
Employee military leave not to exceed Benesch’s 5 year maximum for the cumulative length of absence and all previous absences for uniformed service |
Employees working 30 or more hours per week |
| Military Care Leave to care for an ill or injured family service member | May not exceed 26 weeks in a single consecutive 12-month period | Employees working 30 or more hours per week and FMLA eligible |
| Personal Leaves of Absence | Up to 12 weeks unpaid for requests not covered under any other leave | 90 days of full-time service with the firm and working 30 hours or more per week upon management approval |
