Illinois Domestic Violence Leave to Cover All Victims of Violence

The Illinois legislature expanded the state law that allows employee leave for domestic violence victims.

Victims of all violent crimes, as specified in the law, are now allowed unpaid leave from work, along with their family and household members.
Required annual leave amounts range from four to 12 weeks, depending on employer size.
Notice and certification rules apply.

Employees may take leave for medical treatment, recovery, counseling, victim services, and planning for safety and economic security.