Benesch offers leave for medical, childcare, family care, military, and personal reasons. Leaves are administered by Lincoln Financial Group.
If you need time away from work or special arrangements for your work environment or schedule, you can apply for a leave of absence or accommodation. The application process is managed by Lincoln Financial to ensure we can best support our employees and ensure a consistent, convenient process for all.
| 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 |
Take the first step to apply for leave:
Contact the Benefits Team at benefits@beneschlaw.com and they will provide you with more information and directions on how to apply for leave through Lincoln Financial.
Applying for a Leave: What to Expect
- Reach out to our Benefits team at benefits@beneschlaw.com to discuss going out on leave.
- Meet with Benefits Analyst – Service Delivery to learn about eligibility, policy guidelines, and an overview of the leaves process.
- File a claim online at lincolnfinancial.com or by phone at 888-202-4307.
- Submit any necessary medical documentation—Lincoln can help you secure the documentation you need.
- Receive approval or denial of the leave within 10 days, provided that all medical documentation is complete and sufficient.
- Comply with the timeframes required in the leave process.
- Continue to be paid by Benesch if it’s a paid leave.
- Continue to have benefit premiums withdrawn from paycheck if leave is paid. (If unpaid leave, pay premiums through a direct billing process.)
How to Contact Lincoln
Visit: lincolnfinancial.com
Call: 888-202-4307
Applying for an Accommodation: What to Expect
- Contact our Benefits team at benefits@beneschlaw.com to discuss the process.
- Request an accommodation through the Lincoln portal.
- Receive letter confirming the accommodation decision.
- Work with Lincoln to track the accommodation.
- Receive reminders from Lincoln as needed.
- Have a follow-up discussion with the Benefits team at 30 and 90 days.
- Re-certify through Lincoln portal annually to ensure accommodations are still needed/up to date.
If you have any questions, need assistance or encounter any service concerns, please reach out to us at benefits@beneschlaw.com.
Commonly Asked Questions
Why is Benesch changing the leave and accommodations process?
By having Lincoln manage our leave and accommodations process, employees will receive several benefits, including:
- Ease and convenience with Lincoln’s online portal
- Documentation support for any necessary medical documentation
- Resources if you need to transition to short- or long-term disability
What types of leaves does this impact?
- Short-Term Disability (for serious medical condition)
- Child Care (maternity, paternity, adoption and/or placement of a child)
- Family Leave (to care for a seriously ill family member)
- Personal Leave of Absence
- Military/Exigency Leave
What if I already have an approved leave for 2025?
If you already have an approved 2025 leave with submitted paperwork, you will continue to work with our Benefits team to manage your leave. For any new leaves moving forward, you will be required to apply through Lincoln.
How do I request a leave?
The first step is to contact our Benefits team at benefits@beneschlaw.com to discuss the leaves process and what to expect as you apply for leave through Lincoln Financial.
How do I request a work accommodation?
Reach out to our Benefits team at benefits@beneschlaw.com to review Lincoln’s application process for accommodations.
How does an employee track time for an intermittent leave?
If it's intermittent leave, you will track your leave time in Lincoln's platform.
Are there other programs to support me during my leave?
Depending on the circumstances of your leave, you may also benefit from:
- Anthem’s chronic condition programs
- Summus Second Opinion
- Personify Health
- HomeThrive
- Bright Horizons
- Milkstork
- Prenatal Wellness Programs
- Accident, Critical Illness & Hospital insurance
