Illinois Updates Military Leave Law

Illinois employers with 51 or more employees are now required to provide paid leave to employees who participate in a military funeral honors detail. Employees can take up to eight hours per month (but not more than 40 hours per calendar year) to participate and can't be required to use other forms of leave like PTO. Eligible employees include current and retired service members and those who typically participate in a military funeral honors detail, such as members of veterans service organizations.

Action Item:

Update your military leave policy to include this leave entitlement.