article thumbnail

Illinois’ New Paid Leave Law: What Employers Need to Know

McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

The Paid Leave for All Workers Act (PLAWA) was signed into law by Governor J.B. Pritzker on March 13, 2023, ensuring that all workers in Illinois receive 40 hours of paid time off annually for any purpose.

article thumbnail

Illinois Paid Leave (For Any Reason) Signed into Law

AssuredPartners

Effective January 1, 2024, Illinois will join Maine and Nevada as the only three states to require employers to offer paid leave that their employees may use for any reason. However, Illinois’ provisions are the most expansive version of paid leave for all yet.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Paid parental leave options: Understanding your rights

Business Management Daily

However, limited parental leave options in the United States often hinder them. Currently, only 27% of American workers employed in the private sector have access to paid family leave. However, some states have different laws or programs offering eligible employees paid leave.

article thumbnail

Employment Benefits in Sweden

Global People Strategist

Innovation, equality, and sustainable business practices are just a few reasons why Sweden has become one of the most appealing countries for employment all over the world. Employment Benefits in Sweden. 1) Leave Policies. a) Annual Leave. b) Parental Leave. Employer’s Contributions.

article thumbnail

Denmark Employment Policy Changes

Global People Strategist

The changes include amendments to policies regarding holiday laws, paid leaves, and employee data protection, among others. The new Act introduces the following changes: Employees will now earn concurrent holidays and will be entitled to utilize them on the go. Denmark made some significant changes to its labor law in 2020.

article thumbnail

Does a green benefits strategy motivate employees?

Employee Benefits

Employers can create a green agenda to motivate employees to choose more sustainable consumer options. If employees appreciate benefits that support sustainability goals, how can employers incoporate green perks into a motivation strategy?

Pension 64
article thumbnail

Combat COVID-19 Burnout With These 3 PTO Strategies

Best Money Moves

According to XpertHR’s P aid Leave Survey 2021, 41% of paid leave plans are PTO bank plans. In these plans, most or all paid leave is bundled together for non-distinguishable use. Instead of having their vacation days wiped at the end of the year, they can utilize them in individual ways.

PTO 98