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<title>Illinois General Assembly - Bill Status for SB 3835   </title>
<shortdesc>HEALTHY WORKPLACE ACT</shortdesc>
<sponsor>
<sponsorhead1>Senate Sponsors</sponsorhead1><sponsors>Sen. Martin A. Sandoval</sponsors>
</sponsor>
<lastaction>
<statusdate>1/12/2011</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>Session Sine Die</action>
</lastaction>
<synopsis>
<synopsistitle></synopsistitle>
<reference>New Act</reference><aliasreference></aliasreference><SynopsisText>Creates the Healthy Workplace Act. Requires an employer to provide an employee up to 7 sick days with pay during each 12-month period. Provides that an employee may use the sick days care for physical or mental illness, injury, medical condition, professional medical diagnosis or care, or a medical appointment of the employee or a family member. Contains provisions regarding: accrual; certification; notice; responsibilities of employers; unlawful practices; powers and duties of the Department of Labor; violations; penalties; civil liability; severability; and other matters.</SynopsisText></synopsis>
<actions>
<statusdate>2/16/2010</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>Filed with Secretary by Sen. Martin A. Sandoval</action>
<statusdate>2/16/2010</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>First Reading</action>
<statusdate>2/16/2010</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>Referred to Assignments</action>
<statusdate>1/12/2011</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>Session Sine Die</action>
</actions>
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