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New Illinois NICU Leave Law Takes Effect, Providing Job Protections for Parents

Silence DoGood - June 3, 2026

Employers are prohibited from requiring workers to use accrued paid leave in place of NICU leave, although employees may voluntarily choose to use paid time off during their absence. #nicu #jobs #law

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Illinois Labor Department Reaches Agreement with Allied Universal Over Wage Claims

Silence DoGood - April 21, 2026

As part of the settlement, 25 wage claims totaling about $20,000 will be paid to affected workers. Allied Universal will also pay a $37,000 penalty to the state’s Wage Theft Enforcement Fund. #agreement #wage

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