Chicago minimum wage set to increase July 1 along with changes for paid leave, sick time

CHICAGO (WLS) — Chicago workers making minimum wage are set to get a raise starting next month.

On July 1, the minimum wage in the city will be raised to $16.60, while for subsidized youth employment programs, it will be set at $16.50.

The One Fair Wage Ordinance mandates an annual eight percent increase for tipped workers like restaurant servers and bartenders, who currently earn a subminimum wage of $12.62 per hour. This increment will continue until their wage matches Chicago’s standard minimum wage by July 1, 2028.

Other regulations for paid leave, paid sick time and the Fair Workweek are also set to take effect on July 1.

Under the Chicago Paid Leave and Paid Sick and Safe Leave Ordinance, employees are entitled to up to five days of paid leave and another five days of paid sick leave. This benefit applies to workers who have worked a minimum of 80 hours within a 120-day timeframe.

Employees can carry over up to 16 hours between 12-month periods and can use paid leave for any reason.

Employees can carry over up to 80 hours of sick leave between 12-month benefit periods

For the Fair Workweek Ordinance requires certain employers to provide workers with predictable work schedules and compensation for changes.

Starting July 1, new compensation metrics take effect, with workers in one of seven “covered” industries (building services, healthcare, hotel, manufacturing, restaurant, retail, or warehouse services) and earn less than or equal to $32.60/hour or earn less than or equal to $62,561.90/year and the employer has at least 100 employees globally covered by the ordinance.

“Chicago is the most pro-worker city in the country, and our labor laws demonstrate our commitment to treating working people with the dignity and fairness that they deserve,” said Mayor Brandon Johnson. “I am proud to see the minimum wage increase and additional protections for workers go into effect this year.

Chicago’s workers and their families are the backbone of our city and they deserve to be paid fairly and valued. These are essential steps to build safe, affordable, and thriving communities.”

The city will also be holding webinars at 10 a.m. on June 10, 10 a.m. on June 12, 2 p.m. on June 24 and 2 p.m. on June 26. For more information, visit chicago.gov/BACPwebinars.

For more information on the labor laws, visit Chicago.gov/LaborStandards.

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