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

Program Federal FMLA
Duration Up to 12 weeks under FMLA in a 12-month period.
Eligibility FMLA: 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

Program Illinois 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

Program Illinois 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

Program 820 ILCS 151/1
Duration Up to 8 hours per year per child.
Eligibility Parents 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

Program 820 ILCS 180/1
Duration Reasonable time off for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking.
Eligibility All 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

Program Illinois 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.