Right-to-work is a term describing state legislation that prohibits employees from being required to join or financially support a labor union. A new amendment to the Illinois constitution that would give workers the "fundamental right to organize and to bargain collectively"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. As of April 2019, Illinois is not a righttowork state. Employers with 15 to 50 employees are required to provide up to 15 days of unpaid leave. Eligibility: Employees who have worked for at least 12 months with 1,250 hours in the last year. Illinois law does not require employers to pay employees for reporting or showing up to work if no work is performed. The new laws make it harder for employers to enforce these clauses against their employees.