On March 13, 2023, Governor J.B. Pritzker signed into law SB 208, a bill requiring Illinois employers to provide up to five days paid time off for “any reason.” Unlike federal laws, there is no exception based on the size of the employer, and the law also covers exempt employees who are often not covered by wage and hour laws. While a number of state, county, and city initiatives across the nation have focused on paid sick leave mandates, Illinois joins Maine and Nevada as one of only three states that will require employers to allow leave “for any reason.”
Illinois to Require Paid Time Off for ‘Any Reason’: The ‘Paid Leave for All’ Act
