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Chicago Updates Labor Standards Poster for Paid Leave, Minimum Wage, and Worker Protections
Chicago's Office of Labor Standards issued an updated mandatory poster reflecting the new Paid Leave and Paid Sick and Safe Leave Ordinance, a minimum wage increase to $16.20/hour, and other worker protections effective July 1, 2024.
By Joel Riley
Illinois Updates Paid Leave, Minimum Wage, and VESSA Posters for 2024
Illinois released mandatory poster updates for the Paid Leave for All Workers Act, minimum wage, and VESSA for 2024. All Illinois employers must post the updated notices.
By Joel Riley
Illinois Enacts Child Extended Bereavement Leave Act Effective January 2024
Illinois SB 2034 creates the Child Extended Bereavement Leave Act, providing unpaid leave for employees who lose a child to suicide or homicide, effective January 1, 2024.
By Joel Riley
Cook County Replaces Sick Leave Ordinance with Broader Paid Leave Requirement
Cook County passed the Paid Leave Ordinance replacing its Earned Sick Leave Ordinance. Employees earn one hour of paid leave for every 40 hours worked, usable for any reason. Effective December 31, 2023.
By Joel Riley
Chicago Enacts Paid Leave and Paid Sick and Safe Leave Ordinance
Chicago's new ordinance requires 40 hours of paid sick leave and 40 hours of general paid leave for employees. Accrual begins January 1, 2024, with penalties up to $3,000 per violation.
By Joel Riley