Illinois SB2890 protects volunteer emergency workers from employment termination or discipline for responding to emergencies.
Illinois SB2890 amends the Volunteer Emergency Worker Job Protection Act to safeguard volunteer emergency workers from termination or discipline for being absent or late due to emergency response. Employers cannot charge the employee's regular pay for lost time responding to emergencies. Employers must restore employees to their previous positions upon return from disaster areas. Employers may request written verification of emergency response from the employee's supervisor. This protection does not apply to Emergency Medical Services personnel.
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