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Join us for the Webinar: Illinois Paid Leave for All Workers Act on Wednesday, April 12 from 10:30 am-11:30 am on Zoom.
Presenter: Champaign-Urbana attorney Lorna Geiler, Shareholder at Meyer Capel
Governor Pritzker signed SB208 - the Illinois Paid Leave for All Workers Act - into law on March 13, 2023. The legislation provides employees with up to 40 hours of paid leave during a 12-month period. Starting on March 31, 2024, or 90 days following commencement of employment, workers can begin using their earned time off for any reason without the requirement of providing documentation to their employer.
Key mandates include:
In this session, attorney Lorna Geiler will provide an overview of the new law, what employers should do to prepare, and answer your questions. Lorna K. Geiler is a shareholder with Meyer Capel, P.C. She concentrates her practice on employment and labor law, representing employers in ensuring compliance with applicable laws and, where appropriate, litigating. Lorna also represents employers in union organization efforts and labor negotiations.
Register at this link.
*After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
PLEASE NOTE: this webinar will be recorded and may be shared publicly. By registering for this webinar, you understand that your questions or comments shared during the webinar will be recorded and shared in a public domain.
This webinar is sponsored by the Illinois Small Business Development Center at Champaign County EDC and presented in collaboration with Champaign County EDC, Champaign Center Partnership, Community Foundation of East Central Illinois, Economic Development Corporation of Decatur & Macon County, Launch at Champaign Public Library, Parkland College Community Education, University of Illinois Research Park, and Visit Champaign County.