An Illinois-specific employee policy on lactation or breastfeeding breaks for nursing employees under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), as amended by the Providing Urgent Maternal Protections for Nursing Mothers Act, and Illinois law. It provides breaks for employees to express breast milk for their nursing children and is intended for use by private employers. This Standard Document is designed to comply with Illinois law and the law in key local jurisdictions. Other local laws may impose additional or different requirements. For information on the scope of local law coverage, see Local Law Coverage in Labor & Employment Resources. This Standard Document has integrated notes with important explanations and drafting tips.