Illinois Labor Laws 2024 Breaks. The paid leave for all workers act (plawa) allows workers to earn up to 40 hours of paid leave from work each year. Employees are entitled to begin using the accrued paid leave after 90 days.

Illinois state and local legislatures kept busy in 2023 with the enactment of numerous new labor and employment laws, including significant changes to paid and. Employees are entitled to begin using the accrued paid leave after 90 days.