Illinois has implemented the Paid Leave for All Workers Act, providing comprehensive paid leave for employees, along with various other statutory leave entitlements.

Paid Sick Leave

Yes — Paid Leave for All Workers Act (PLAWA)

Paid Family Leave

Yes — Paid Leave for All Workers Act (PLAWA) — covers family and medical leave

Unpaid Family & Medical Leave

ProgramFederal FMLA
DurationUp to 12 weeks under FMLA in a 12-month period.
EligibilityFMLA: employers with 50+ employees, 12 months and 1,250 hours.

Illinois does not have a separate state family leave law beyond PLAWA.

Jury Duty Leave

ProgramIllinois Compiled Statutes 705 ILCS 100/21
Paid?No — employers are not required to pay, but cannot penalize employees.

Employers must allow employees to serve on a jury. Employers cannot terminate or penalize employees for jury service.

Voting Leave

ProgramIllinois Election Code 10 ILCS 5/7-41
Paid?Yes — up to 2 hours of paid time off.

Employees who do not have sufficient time outside working hours to vote are entitled to up to 2 hours of paid time off.

School Activity Leave

Program820 ILCS 151/1
DurationUp to 8 hours per year per child.
EligibilityParents of children enrolled in K-12.
Paid?Unpaid, but employees may use accrued leave.

Leave is for attending school activities, emergencies, or meetings.

Domestic Violence Leave

Program820 ILCS 180/1
DurationReasonable time off for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking.
EligibilityAll employees who are victims.
Paid?Unpaid, but employees may use accrued paid leave.

Leave can be used for medical care, legal proceedings, counseling, safety planning, or relocation.

Military Leave

ProgramIllinois Military Code

Employees who are members of the National Guard or reserves are entitled to military leave.

Other Leave

Bereavement Leave

Not statutorily required.

Sources

This page is provided for general guidance and does not constitute legal advice. Always check the cited sources for current law before making employment decisions.