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Chicago Employees to Receive 10 Days of Paid Leave

McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

As of December 31, 2023, all employees physically working in Chicago for at least two hours in a two-week period will earn both one hour of paid leave and one hour of paid sick leave for every 35 hours worked, pursuant to an ordinance passed by the Chicago City Council on November 9, 2023.

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Increased paid leave trends in 2024

WEX Inc.

This shift in mindset has led to a surge in various types of increased paid leave, reflecting a growing awareness of the diverse needs of today’s workforce. Let’s take a look at some of the most recent trends regarding increased paid leave. The post Increased paid leave trends in 2024 appeared first on WEX Inc.

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Illinois’ New Paid Leave Law: What Employers Need to Know

McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

The Paid Leave for All Workers Act (PLAWA) was signed into law by Governor J.B. Pritzker on March 13, 2023, ensuring that all workers in Illinois receive 40 hours of paid time off annually for any purpose.

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Illinois Paid Leave: Paid Time Off for Any Reason Starts in 2024

Patriot Software

Do you provide paid time off (PTO) to your employees? Beginning in 2024, providing paid time off is no longer a choice—it’s a state mandate. In March 2023, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker signed SB208 into law, requiring Illinois paid leave. Known as The Paid Leave for All Workers Act, the […] Read More

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New Laws for 2023 part II

InterWest Insurance Services

SB 216 will take effect in two phases: Starting July 1, 2023, the following contractors will be required to carry workers’ compensation coverage regardless of whether they have staff or not: Concrete (C-8 license), Heating and air conditioning (C-20), Asbestos abatement contractors (C-22), and.

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5 ways to attract and retain (without increasing base pay)

Achievers

The focus on compensation is new — historically career progression has been the top reason, and in 2023 work flexibility jumped to the top spot. For some it may be about working wherever and whenever they want, while for frontline workers it often means some control over shifts and adequate paid leave.

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Five Employment Policies to Review in 2023

Griffin Benefits

Here are five employment policies employers should consider reviewing in 2023. PAID LEAVE In 2022, many states and localities enacted paid leave laws. Additionally, an employer’s leave policies can clearly explain when employees are eligible for paid leave and any steps they must follow to request it.