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Coverage dated March 12, 2023

Illinois enacts mandatory paid leave 'for any reason'

Headline from Herald & Review

Illinois employees will accrue one hour of paid leave for every 40 hours worked up to 40 hours total, although the employer may offer more.

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  1. Herald & Review

    Illinois enacts mandatory paid leave 'for any reason' (opens Herald & Review)

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    Herald & Review's feed description

    Illinois employees will accrue one hour of paid leave for every 40 hours worked up to 40 hours total, although the employer may offer more.

  2. Fox News

    New Illinois law mandates paid leave 'for any reason' (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Democratic Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Monday signed off on legislation mandating paid leave be provided "for any reason" by all employers in the state.

  3. Truthout

    Illinois Governor Signs Bill Guaranteeing Workers Paid Leave (opens Truthout)

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    Truthout's feed description

    Illinois law now allows workers to accrue paid leave to use “for any reason of the employee’s choosing.”…

  4. Courthouse News Service

    Illinois governor signs law mandating paid time off (opens Courthouse News Service)

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    Courthouse News Service's feed description

    The new law guarantees most employees in Illinois will receive up to 40 hours of paid leave every year.

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