Illinois Paid Leave Coalition
Supporting the Family Leave Insurance
Program
The Illinois Paid Leave Coalition is comprised of local and
statewide partners that support the creation of a paid leave program
for workers who have a health or family need that requires time off
from work.
The Illinois Paid Leave Coalition is currently working to achieve
Family Leave Insurance: a commonsense approach for employers and
employees dealing with significant, health-related needs for time off
from work
When working families face serious health concerns, their breadwinners can take some time off
work to deal with pressing matters under the federal Family Leave
Act. But this law is not as effective as it could be because it
doesn't ensure employees will be paid during such absences. As a
result, many employees, particularly those earning low wages, can only
afford a short period off work, if any.
Download more information about the Illinois Paid Leave Coalition and the Family Leave Insurance Program below. Files are in pdf form.
Family Leave Insurance Program Fact Sheet
Family Leave Insurance Program Press Release
(2/20/2007)
Member Organizations of the Illinois Paid Leave
Coalition
Stories in Support of Paid Family or Medical Leave
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