No, Illinois is not a right-to-work state, meaning employees are not exempt from paying union dues or fees as a condition of employment. Right-to-work is a term describing state legislation that prohibits employees from being required to join or financially support a labor union.As of April 2019, Illinois is not a righttowork state. The Illinois Legislature has been busy this 2024 session, passing more than 10 new employment laws or amendments to existing employment laws in May 2024. Righttowork laws have been adopted in 28 states and Guam. See a summary, list of states and legislation from current and prior sessions. Not all states have "right to work" laws. Learn what these laws mean, how they impact unions, and whether your state has a 'right to work' law at FindLaw. However, an employer may choose to allow employees to carry over some or all unused accrued sick leave from 2023 into 2024. The new Illinois Paid Leave for All Workers Act becomes effective on January 1, 2024.