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.
Office of Labor Standards Education
In preparation for the roll out of new labor laws on July 1, 2020, BACP’s Office of Labor Standards will host webinars every Tuesday and Thursday at 2:00 pm.
Tuesday, 5/26 at 2:00 pm
Webinar: Minimum Wage Overview
Overview of the Chicago Minimum Wage Ordinance: Eligibility, annual increases, overtime wages, and tipped wages.
Click here to register for the 5/26 Webinar.
Thursday, 5/28 at 2:00 pm
Webinar: Paid Sick Leave Overview
Overview of the Chicago Paid Sick Leave Ordinance: Eligibility, accrual, use, and carryover.
Click here to register for the 5/28 Webinar.
Office of Labor Standards Remote Office Hours
Every Friday at 2:00 p.m., The Director of Labor Standards will host an online forum where participants can ask questions about Chicago's labor laws, including the Fair Workweek Ordinance. Register here for the Friday, 5/29 Office Hours.
Previous Webinars:
- To view Minimum Wage Overview Webinar, click here.
- To view the Paid Sick Leave Webinar, click here.
- To view the Chicago Fair Workweek Overview-Part 2 Webinar, click here.
- To view the Chicago Fair Workweek Overview-Part 1 Webinar, click here.