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The coalition’s initial proposal would cover all employers in Illinois and all employees who earn at least $1,600 annually. Paid leave would also apply to contract workers.
A coalition of advocacy and labor groups is pushing for a state law to give Illinois workers 26 weeks of paid leave if they need to recover from an illness, sexual assault or domestic violence or to take care of a sick family member or new child.
A proposed 26-week leave policy would make Illinois the 12th state to have paid leave laws on the books.
26-week leave policy would make Illinois the 12th state with paid leave laws
Illinois lawmakers are weighing a new measure that would require gas stations and some other businesses to hire armed security guards during the hours they are...