Illinois Employment Law: Sick Leave

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Illinois does not require employers to provide sick day benefits to its employees, either paid or unpaid.  However, Illinois, of course, is subject to the Family and Medical Leave Act-a federal law. In Cook County and Chicago, effective July 1, 2017, there is a sick leave “ordinance” that goes into effect 180 days after employment begins.  This must be posted …

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