Illinois pto request form for employers
A PTO request form gives employees one clear way to request time off and gives managers a record of every approval. Here is what changes when the employee works in Illinois.
Illinois rules that affect this form
| Unused vacation / PTO at separation | Required. Earned, unused vacation must be paid at the final rate, and policies cannot forfeit earned vacation at separation (except under a collective bargaining agreement). |
|---|---|
| Paid sick leave | Yes, under the Paid Leave for All Workers Act: 1 hour per 40 hours worked, at least 40 hours a year, usable for any reason. Employers covered by a local ordinance (such as Chicago or Cook County) follow that ordinance instead. |
What to include
- Dates and hours requested, and the type of leave (vacation, sick, personal)
- Current balance and balance after the request
- Manager decision, date and reason if denied
- Keep sick-leave requests separate where state law limits what you can ask for
- Store approved forms with payroll records
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Frequently asked questions
Is there an official Illinois pto request form form?
Illinois does not publish one required pto request form for private employers. Use a clear template and make sure it reflects the Illinois rules on this page.
Does Illinois require paying out unused vacation?
Required. Earned, unused vacation must be paid at the final rate, and policies cannot forfeit earned vacation at separation (except under a collective bargaining agreement).
Is paid sick leave required in Illinois?
Yes, under the Paid Leave for All Workers Act: 1 hour per 40 hours worked, at least 40 hours a year, usable for any reason. Employers covered by a local ordinance (such as Chicago or Cook County) follow that ordinance instead.
Other Illinois forms
PTO Request Form by state
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