Paid Leave for All Workers Act (PLAWA) in Illinois

In this installment of the employment law series, Attorney Seth Matus, Partner at Fish Potter Bolaños, P.C., speaks to Gwendolyn Sterk in detail about the Paid Leave for All Workers Act, which went into effect on January 1, 2024.  As summarized on the Illinois Department of Labor site: “The Paid Leave for All Workers Act (PLAWA) allows workers to earn up to 40 hours of leave from work each year. Workers can use paid leave for any reason and employers may not require workers to provide a basis for their time off request. Workers earn one (1) hour of paid leave for every 40 hours they work. If an employer has an existing policy, certain exceptions may apply. There are certain categories of workers that are not subject to the law.” Matus and Sterk dive into many questions that both employees may have and considerations for employers to be aware of.  To connect with Seth Matus: https://www.fishlawfirm.com/meet-our-team/seth-d-matus/  Thanks for listening and we hope you subscribe - we have a lot more great topics in the pipeline! To connect with Sterk Family Law Group, P.C.: www.sterkfamilylaw.com or call 815-600-8950 to Empower Yourself With Options. *********** Sterk Family Law provides a full range of family law and estate planning services in Orland Park for clients in Will, Cook, and DuPage counties. The Sterk Family Law Group team provides a holistic approach to the practice of law and strives to not only service a client’s legal needs, but also help manage a client’s emotional and overall well-being by establishing connections with a vast network of counselors, support groups, and various other non-traditional service providers within local communities by way of the unique Resource Center. The Resource Center provides Sterk Family Law clients with access to other professionals to help prepare for the next step in their lives. *********** This is a legal advertisement from Sterk Family Law Group, P.C. It does not constitute legal or medical advice and should not be construed as such. This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. #law #illinoislaw #illinoisemploymentlaw #paidleaveforallworkers #paidtimeoff #pto