Illinois Insights An Update from Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies (6/6)
June 6, 2022
June 6, 2022
The Illinois Senate has released a schedule for its fall veto session dates. The chamber plans to meet for six days, Nov. 15 through 17 and Nov. 29 through Dec. 1.
The House has not yet posted any dates for its fall session.
Chicago ’s minimum wage rises every year on July 1st, and increases are tied to both the Consumer Price Index and the number of employees at a given business. Chicago ’s minimum wage as of July 1, 2022 will be:
Also on July 1, 2022, scheduled enhancements to the Fair Workweek Ordinance will require employers in covered industries to post work schedules with at least 14 days ’ notice, an increase from the previous 10 days ’ notice. In another change, employees will need to earn less than $29.35 per hour or $56,381.85 per year to gain protection under the Fair Workweek Ordinance. Covered industries include building services, healthcare, hotel, manufacturing, restaurant, retail, or warehouse services.
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