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ATTENTION CHICAGO EMPLOYERS: New Sexual Harassment Poster
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CHANGES IN CHICAGO MINIMUM WAGE AND WORKING SCHEDULES
The City of Chicago has announced changes to the Chicago minimum wage and the Fair Workweek Ordinance effective as of July 1, 2022.
As of July 1, 2022, the Chicago minimum wage will be:
$15.40 for employers with 21 or more employees and all domestic workers (regardless of the number employed);
$14.50 for employers with 4-20 employees;
$9.24 for tipped employees working for employers with 21 or more employees (employers must make up the difference between any tips received and the applicable minimum wage for non-tipped workers); and
$8.70 for tipped employees working for employers with 4-20 employees (employers must make up the difference between any tips received and the applicable minimum wage for non-tipped workers).
As of July 1, 2022, scheduled enhancements to the Fair Workweek Ordinance will require:
Employers in covered industries (covered industries including building services, healthcare, hotel, manufacturing, restaurant, retail, or warehouse services) to post work schedules with at least 14 days’ notice (an increase from the previous ten days’ notice); and
The schedules of employees who earn less than $29.35 per hour, or $56,381.85 per year, are now covered by the Fair Workweek Ordinance.
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ILLINOIS EMPLOYERS – NEW REST AND MEAL BREAK LAWS EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2023
Please see the chart below for the changes to the One Day Rest in Seven Act – this is the law that addresses, among other things, meal breaks for Illinois employees —
Issue | Current | 1/1/2023 Change |
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When 1 day rest in 7 must be provided | At least 24 hours of rest every Sunday - Saturday | At least 24 hours of rest in every consecutive 7 day period |
Additional Meal Breaks | A second meal break is required only if the employee is working an additional 7 ½ continuous hours | A second 20 minute meal break is required for every 4 ½ continuous hours worked |
Poster Requirement | In the regular workplace | Must also be provided on website or e-mail for remote employees or employees who travel for work |
Penalties for Violation | A petty offense | A civil offense for each day of violation, with amount of fine dependent on employer size |
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NEW ALERT – CITY OF CHICAGO EMPLOYERS
Employers in the City of Chicago will be subject to additional rules effective July 1, 2022. Briefly –
The link above provides further information and additional links.
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Illinois law prohibits smoking in the workplace.
But did you know it does not prohibit the use of e-cigarettes or vaping?????
The law of some cities does, but very few. If you want to update your “no smoking in the workplace” policy to include e-cigarettes and vaping, and need some help doing so, let us know.
• As of May 1, 2022, you can no longer accept expired documents. If you accept expired documents under the temporary policy, you have to get current documents from the employee and update the Form by July 22, 2022.
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