Bill > HB2808

This bill amends the Paid Leave for All Workers Act by modifying the definition of "employee" to exclude workers engaged in the operation of vessels documented by the United States under 46 U.S.C. 12105. Specifically, the bill adds a new provision to the existing definition of "employee" that carves out an exemption for maritime workers operating vessels that are officially registered with the United States. This means that employees working on such vessels would not be covered by the paid leave protections established in the original act. The amendment is effective immediately and is part of a broader set of definitions that outline who is and is not considered an employee under the Paid Leave for All Workers Act. The bill appears to be a targeted adjustment to the scope of employee protections, specifically addressing maritime workers and their employment status under Illinois state law.

https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2808&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104