Seyfarth Synopsis: A bill that would provide paid leave for all workers in Illinois is awaiting Governor Pritzker’s signature. If signed into law, the bill would provide up to 40 hours of paid leave for eligible employees,...more
Seyfarth Synopsis: Minnesota, also known as “the land of 10,000 lakes” is quickly becoming “the land of 10,000 paid sick leave laws.” Last month, Bloomington became the fourth Minnesota city to pass a citywide Earned Sick...more
Seyfarth Synopsis: On May 20, 2020, Chicago passed an ordinance protecting covered employees who remain at home for complying with public health orders or for other COVID-19 related reasons. ...more
Seyfarth Synopsis: In case you missed it, on June 22, 2016, Chicago added itself to the growing roster of many major U.S. cities to pass a Paid Sick Leave Ordinance.
The Council’s Committee on Workforce Development and...more