Stay at Home Order
In response to the evolving COVID-19 pandemic, the City of Chicago has joined the State of Illinois in issuing a Stay at Home order effective Saturday, March 21st at 5pm CT. In addition, City of Chicago facilities are closed to the public. Staff are prioritizing essential services to protect the health and safety of our residents and employees. As such, we may be delayed in responding to non-essential inquiries and service requests. To stay up to date on the City of Chicago’s COVID-19 response, please visit the City Coronavirus Response Center site.
Fair Workweek
The Fair Workweek Ordinance goes into effect on July 1, 2020. Employees are covered by the ordinance if they work in one of seven “covered” industries (Building Services, Healthcare, Hotels, Manufacturing, Restaurants, Retail, and Warehouse Services), they make less than $26/hour or $50,000/year, and the employer has at least 100 employees globally (250 employees and 30 locations for a restaurant). Covered employees are given:
- Advance notice of work schedule (10 days beginning July 1, 2020)
- Right to decline previously unscheduled hours
- 1 hour of Predictability Pay for any shift change within 10 days
- Right to rest by declining work hours less than 10 hours after the end of previous day’s shift
Download Notice (English | Español) for display at the place of employment (11X17) and to be provided with first paychecks (8.5X11) (English | Español)
Additional Information:
- Frequently Asked Questions (English) | (Español)
- Fair Workweek Ordinance
- Fair Workweek Rules
- COVID-19 Pandemic Rule
Paid Sick Leave Ordinance
Minimum Wage Ordinance
Office of Labor Standards