Domestic abuse

We are one of the first law firms to operate a zero tolerance policy to domestic abuse and commit to supporting staff members affected by psychological, physical, sexual, emotional, verbal and financial abuse. Our 'Domestic Abuse Support Service' ensures all steps are taken for our employees to feel safe in the workplace, including a change in working conditions, compassionate leave, mental health support and specialist legal advice for those who have experienced abuse from an intimate partner or family member.

Disability Leave

At Fieldfisher, our Disability Leave Policy offers people paid time off for a reason related to an individual's disability, neurodiversity, or long-term health condition. This is entirely separate to other absence leave and is designed to remove barriers experienced by disabled people in the workplace.

To support our people during challenging times and periods of change in their lives, we offer a range of support programmes and policies.

Carers' and dependants'
leave policy

We recognise that our staff may, at times, need to juggle work with caring responsibilities for children, ill or disabled family members, partners or close friends. We offer up to five days' paid leave to staff to care for their loved ones.

Supporting
our people

Fieldfisher was one of the first law firms to introduce this policy and it means disabled colleagues are not reliant on annual leave or sick leave to take time off for commitments like routine appointments, healthcare assessments, ongoing treatment, symptom flare-ups, and other disability-related needs.