Illinois Leave Laws for Employers
Complete guide to Illinois employee leave requirements, including sick leave, family leave, and FMLA compliance.
🤒Illinois Paid Sick Leave Requirements
Accrual Rate
1 hour per 40 hours worked
Maximum Accrual
40 hours
Employer Threshold
1+ employees
Waiting Period
90 days
Carryover
Yes
Effective Date
January 1, 2024
Paid Leave for All Workers Act provides 40 hours of paid leave for any purpose.
👨👩👧Illinois Paid Family and Medical Leave
No state-mandated paid family leave program, but Chicago has local ordinance.
📋Other Illinois Leave Requirements
Jury Duty Leave
Employers must provide unpaid leave for jury duty.
Voting Leave
Up to 2 hours paid leave to vote.
Bereavement Leave
Child Extended Bereavement Leave Act: 2 weeks unpaid for loss of a child (250+ employees).
Domestic Violence Leave
Victims Economic Safety and Security Act: 8-12 weeks unpaid leave.
⚖️FMLA in Illinois
Illinois also has state FMLA for employees to care for family members in the military.
✅Illinois Employer Compliance Checklist
- ✓Provide 40 hours paid leave (Paid Leave for All Workers Act)
- ✓Comply with Chicago paid sick leave if applicable
- ✓Provide voting leave up to 2 hours
- ✓Domestic violence leave (VESSA)
- ✓Child bereavement leave (250+ employees)
🔔Recent Changes in Illinois
Paid Leave for All Workers Act took effect January 1, 2024.
🏢Illinois Leave Guides by Industry
🏙️Illinois Cities with Local Leave Laws
📋Illinois Leave Types
👔Leave Management by Role
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