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Illinois Paid Leave for All Workers Act

Illinois requires covered workers to be able to earn up to 40 hours of paid leave each year that can be used for any reason.

Illinois · Effective · Implementation Jan 1, 2026

What it is

What changed
Illinois' Paid Leave for All Workers Act gives covered workers a general paid-leave floor, allowing time off without requiring workers to provide a reason for the request.
Why it matters
A general paid-leave floor can still matter for caregivers because not every caregiving crisis fits formal family-leave documentation or serious-health-condition rules.
Who it touches
Family caregivers, Businesses and agencies that must complyIllinois workers, family caregivers, hourly workers, employers
What it does
Pays people (wages, leave, credits, stipends)

Sources

Last reviewed Jun 18, 2026. This is information, not legal advice; check the source for the current text.