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Chicago Sun-Times
Chicago Sun-Times
National
Nika Schoonover

Five days paid leave guaranteed for Illinois workers under law signed by Pritzker

Gov. J.B. Pritzker signs a bill on Monday mandating paid leave for Illinois workers starting in 2024. (Tyler Pasciak LaRiviere/Sun-Times)

SPRINGFIELD — Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Monday signed into law a bill ensuring at least 40 hours of paid leave for Illinois workers. 

Effective Jan. 1, 2024, workers will begin to earn paid leave on their first day at a rate of one hour of leave for every 40 hours worked, up to 40 hours of paid leave for the year. Employees can begin using their paid leave either 90 days after their employment begins or 90 days after the act’s effective date. 

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