Paid Leave for All Workers Policy
(Chicago)

This template is a paid leave policy that sets forth employees' entitlement to paid leave for any reason under the Chicago Paid Leave and Paid Sick and Safe Leave Ordinance. This template includes practical guidance, drafting notes, and alternate clauses. Employers may include this policy in an employee handbook or distribute it as a standalone policy. It is intended for private employers. For a non-jurisdictional employee handbook, see Employee Handbook. The template's language has been customized to comply with Chicago, Illinois, and federal law. Local laws may also require employers to offer additional paid leave to employees. Therefore, you should check local laws for any paid leave requirements. For a policy governing paid sick leave in Illinois that addresses distinctions under the Chicago Paid Leave and Paid Sick and Safe Leave Ordinance, see Paid Sick Leave Policy (with Acknowledgment) (IL). For a full listing of key content covering leaves for employees, see Leaves for Employees Resource Kit. For a full listing of key content covering employee handbook considerations, see Employee Handbook Resource Kit. For more information on Illinois state and local leave laws, see Leave Law (IL) and Leave Law (Chicago/Cook County). For information on state leave laws, see Paid Sick Leave State and Local Law Survey (Private Employers) and Paid Vacation and PTO State Law Survey.