What Public Act 104-0683 Means for Illinois Workers and Employers

Serving on a jury is one of the most important civic responsibilities Americans have. Every day across Illinois, ordinary citizens help decide criminal and civil cases that shape lives, businesses, and communities. Yet for many workers, receiving a jury summons has created a difficult question:

Can I afford to miss work?

Until now, many Illinois employees had to choose between fulfilling their civic duty and receiving a paycheck. While employers were generally required to allow employees time off to serve on a jury, they were not required to continue paying…

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