Section 303.131  Leave in the Event of a Stillborn Child

All employees who provided proof of their pregnancy or that of their female partner at least 30 days prior to the expected due date will be eligible for 4 weeks (20 work days) of paid leave in the event of a full-term stillborn child.  The State shall require proof of a stillbirth, such as a fetal death certificate or certificate of stillbirth.  This leave shall be limited to 1 leave per family for each stillbirth.  In addition, non-married male employees may be required to provide proof of paternity.

(Source:  Added at 33 Ill. Reg. 6503, effective April 23, 2009)