(WBBM NEWSRADIO) -- A new law means all employees in Illinois will begin earning paid time off on January 1, 2024.
The Paid Leave for All Workers Act allows employees to earn up to 40 hours of paid leave in a 12-month period.
Starting March 31 or 90 days after starting employment, workers can use their earned time off without the requirement of providing documentation to their employer.
"The Paid Leave for All Workers Act furthers our Administration's commitment to uplift the working families of Illinois," said Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton.
"As a mother and former caregiver to a parent, I understand that life happens in the most unexpected ways. Our residents deserve support and security when those curveballs come and this Act will continue to make Illinois the best place to live, work and raise a family."
Workers will be paid their full wage while on leave and tipped workers will be paid the minimum wage in their respective locale.
Illinois will be just the third state in the nation to mandate paid leave for any reason.
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