City of Chicago and Cook County: Playing by Our Own Rules
Paid Leave Ordinances that You Need to Be Aware of In Addition to PLAW
In my previous blog entry, I talked about significant laws taking effect in this new year of 2024 for employees/employers doing business in Illinois, including the monumental Paid Leave for All Workers (PLAW) Act. You should be aware that (in classic Chicago fashion) both Cook County and the City of Chicago have their own paid leave ordinances that supersede PLAW. Again, I am not a lawyer, so please consult the legal counsel at your organization and do your own research to verify this information.