In an expansion of its protections for workers based on their gender identity, and in an effort to protect people’s reproductive and gender-affirming choices and privacy, Chicago recently amended the Chicago Human Rights...more
Last June, we provided information about the new Chicago sexual harassment training requirements pursuant to the amended Chicago Human Rights Ordinance (Chicago Municipal Code 6-10). At the time, the City indicated that the...more
The Chicago City Council recently amended the Chicago Municipal Code with respect to sexual harassment in the workplace. Failure to comply with these amendments, which take effect on July 1, 2022, could result in daily...more
The City of Chicago has amended its Minimum Wage and Paid Sick Leave Ordinance (the “Ordinance”), providing news reasons for taking paid sick leave under the Ordinance, and adding a new remedy for Chicago employees alleging...more
Pursuant to the Chicago Vaccine Anti-Retaliation Ordinance that took effect on April 21, 2021, Chicago workers – including both employees and independent contractors – now have certain protections designed to safeguard access...more
As the result of an Ordinance that was passed and became effective on May 20, 2020, Chicago employers are prohibited from taking adverse action against employees who take leave for certain COVID-19 related reasons.
Covered...more
The City of Chicago’s (the “City’s”) and Cook County’s (the “County’s”) paid sick leave (“PSL”) Ordinances took effect on July 1, 2017, generally requiring employers to provide employees in Chicago and non-opt out locations...more
The City of Chicago and Cook County have each passed “Paid Sick Leave” ordinances that go into effect July 1, 2017.
Employers with employees in Chicago (but not other parts of Cook County) need only comply with the City of...more
Illinois employers should be aware of four new leave laws that may require revisions to leave policies and procedures:
Illinois Employee Sick Leave Act: Effective January 1, 2017, this act requires Illinois employers to...more
The Chicago City Council recently passed the Chicago Paid Sick Leave Ordinance which allows workers in Chicago to earn up to 40 hours of paid sick time per year. The ordinance, which takes effect July 1, 2017, applies to...more