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July 11, 2024 Last Edit: June 5, 2025
Learn More About The Illinois Paid Leave Mandate
SHARE YOUR STORY: PAID LEAVE LAW IN ILLINOIS
The Illinois Department of Labor finalized rules to implement the state’s law mandating Paid Leave for all workers, which went into effect January 1, 2024. On Tuesday, July 9th, NFIB Illinois State Director Noah Finley and Meg Karnig of the Littler Law Firm discussed the administrative rules process and provided an overview of the new administrative rules and the guidance they provide to employers on how to comply with the paid-leave requirements. For questions or help registering, please contact Grassroots Manager Liz Roe at liz.roe@nfib.org or 517-401-9343.
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