Slaughter and May has included specific switch-off times for its lawyers as part of its new work-life balance code, in a move that is likely to raise eyebrows across the industry.
Lawyers have been told they will not be expected to check emails between 10pm and 8am, unless it is considered “necessary”, according to a person with knowledge of the firm. One caveat is that lawyers will still be expected to be contactable by phone.
This content has been archived. It is available through our partners, LexisNexis® and Bloomberg Law.
To view this content, please continue to their sites.
Not a Lexis Subscriber?
Subscribe Now
Not a Bloomberg Law Subscriber?
Subscribe Now
LexisNexis® and Bloomberg Law are third party online distributors of the broad collection of current and archived versions of ALM's legal news publications. LexisNexis® and Bloomberg Law customers are able to access and use ALM's content, including content from the National Law Journal, The American Lawyer, Legaltech News, The New York Law Journal, and Corporate Counsel, as well as other sources of legal information.
For questions call 1-877-256-2472 or contact us at [email protected]
