80 Ill. Adm. Code 303.131
Leave in the Event of a Stillborn Child
Section 303.131Â Leave in the Event of a Stillborn Child
All employees who provided proof of their pregnancy or that
of their partner at least 30 days prior to the expected due date will be
eligible for 5 weeks (25 work days) of paid leave in the event of a 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 one
leave per employee for each stillbirth. In addition, employees may be required
to provide proof of a parent-child relationship. Employees using leave under
this Section must use the leave benefit immediately.