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There is no paid maternity leave law in Illinois. Maternity leave pay is created by short term disability insurance, and only five states mandate coverage.

Short term disability insurance for pregnancy and maternity leave is readily available to Illinois workers through private insurers.

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Can you get paid for maternity leave in Arizona?

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Why does the us not have paid maternity leave?

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