Illinois Passes New Laws to Provide Extended Leave for Families Coping with Loss
Springfield, Illinois – New legislation in Illinois is set to expand the amount of leave time available for grieving families. The state has passed laws that aim to provide more support to individuals who have experienced the loss of a loved one. The legislation, signed into law by Governor J.B. Pritzker, will allow employees in Illinois to take up to four weeks of unpaid bereavement leave. This new policy is an amendment to the existing Family and Medical Leave Act, which guarantees employees up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave for various reasons, including the … Read more