Despite strong warnings from the governor, IDPH, CDC, and WHO Methode required all desk jockeys to return to the office as the pandemic hits record levels in November 2020
From April through December 2020 US employees accrued no vacation. Why did the Europeans? The law requires it.
Why do we get 5 sick days per year? It's the minimum required by law.
Moral of the story: if the law lets you abuse your employees, do it.