Earlier this year, Illinois passed the Paid Leave for All Workers Act into law. This act provides employees with up to 40 hours of paid leave during a 12-month period. This act makes Illinois the third state in the nation to mandate paid time off to be used for any reason.
On Thursday, July 27th at 10:00am, the Business Navigator Alliance of Southcentral and Southeastern Illinois live streamed a Coles Together in-person event. Legal expert Brian Wacker, partner with The Cook Legal Group, explained this new legislation and discussed how employers can prepare for compliance.