Family leave Colorado and Illinois to become first states to provide NICU leave Managers should be trained to handle new leave requests efficiently and sympathetically iStock.com/Pixelistanbul Image Josh Stephens Senior Reporter Thursday 16 October 2025 Illinois is set to become one of the first states in the country to provide employees with guaranteed care leave in the event their newborn requires intensive neonatal care. Get AccessContinue reading International Employment LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Pregnancy New Hampshire discreetly introduces new parental leave policies Family leave Denmark enhances leave entitlements for parents with sick children Family leave Compliance with neonatal law could prove complex for some employers Family leave Poland allows new parents right to apply for extra leave