This template is a Voting Leave Policy (with Acknowledgment) (IL) that governs employees' entitlement to take leave from work to vote. It is intended for private employers. Employers may include this policy in an employee handbook or distribute it as a standalone policy. No federal law requires employers to provide voting leave. The template's language has been customized to comply with Illinois law. As a result, the text of this template differs from the non-jurisdictional Voting Leave Policy (with Acknowledgment). The drafting notes address issues under Illinois law. Local laws may require the employer to offer additional voting leave to employees. Therefore, you should check local laws for any voting leave requirements. Effective January 1, 2024, the Illinois Paid Leave for All Workers Act requires employers to provide employees with up to 40 hours of paid leave per year to use for any reason. 2021 IL S.B. 208. For more information, see Leave Law (IL) — Sick Leave. For a full ...