Illinois will become one of three states to require employers to offer paid time off for any reason after Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a law that will take effect next year. Maine and Nevada also have mandates, but Illinois' law is further reaching.
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signs into law the Paid Leave For All Workers Act on Monday, March 13, 2023, in Chicago. Illinois became one of three U.S. states to require employers to offer paid time off for any reason starting in January of 2024. Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signs into law the Paid Leave For All Workers Act on Monday, March 13, 2023, in Chicago. Illinois became one of three U.S. states to require employers to offer paid time off for any reason starting in January of 2024.
CHICAGO — Illinois will become one of three states to require employers to offer paid time off for any reason after Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a law on Monday that will take effect next year. Starting Jan. 1, Illinois employers must offer workers paid time off based on hours worked, with no need to explain the reason for their absence as long as they provide notice in accordance with reasonable employer standards.
Just Maine and Nevada mandate earned paid time time off and allot employees the freedom to decide how to use it, but Illinois’ law is
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