Paid Leave Comparison Chart (English / Español)
With three separate laws governing workers’ paid leave rights in Illinois, depending on where you work, it can be challenging to understand what rights you have. This chart can help you keep things straight!
Chicago Paid Leave Fact Sheet (English / Español)
In this fact sheet, you will find specific information about the two types of paid leave—paid sick and safe leave and paid leave for any reason—offered to workers in Chicago. It is perfect for sharing with others to ensure they too know their rights!
Chicago Office of Labor Standards
The Chicago Office of Labor Standards is charged with enforcing the city’s paid leave laws. On their site, you will find additional information and resources—including the language of the law itself, the established rules, and instructions and forms for filing a complaint.
Illinois Paid Leave for All Workers Act
If you are looking for information about the Illinois Paid Leave for All Workers Act, which provides up to 40 hours/5 days to workers outside Chicago and Cook County, there are two critical resources:
SickTimeIL.org: This website contains similar information to what you will find here, but about the Illinois law.
Illinois Department of Labor: The Illinois Department of Labor is charged with enforcing the state paid leave laws, including the Paid Leave for All Workers Act.
Cook County Paid Leave Ordinance
Cook County has passed its own paid leave law, which is similar to the state law, with a few important additional rights for workers, such as the ability to sue their employer. The Cook County Commission on Human Rights is charged with enforcing the law.