Gov. JB Pritzker signed an Illinois paid leave act into law on Monday, mandating time off for millions, the governor's office said.
Maine and Nevada also allow workers to decide how to use their time, but substantial exemptions apply.
Maine's Earned Paid Leave law only applies to employers with more than 10 employees, and Nevada's exempts businesses with less than 50. Illinois' will reach nearly all employees and has no limit based on the business size.Related Topics
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