The Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP), announced the scheduled annual increase in Chicago’s minimum wage, implementation of the Paid Leave and Paid Sick and Safe Leave Ordinance, and a scheduled enhancement of the Fair Workweek Ordinance requirements. To view informational flyers, Frequently Asked Questions, and public notices on Chicago’s labor laws, visit Chicago.gov/Labor Standards. Every July 1, Chicago’s minimum wage increases per the Minimum Wage Ordinance. Beginning July 1, 2024: 

• The minimum wage will be $16.20.  
 
• The minimum wage for subsidized youth employment programs, and subsidized transitional employment programs will be $15.00.  

• The minimum wage will no longer be tiered for large and small businesses.    

Under the Paid Leave requirements: 

• Employees accrue at a rate of 1 hour of paid leave for every 35 hours worked (up to 40 hours in a 12-month period) 

• Employees must be allowed to use accrued paid leave no later than on the 90th day following the commitment of employment 

• Employees can carry over up to 16 hours between 12-month periods (if paid leave is not front loaded). 

• Employees can use paid leave for any reason 

Under the Paid Sick and Safe Leave requirements:  

• Employees accrue at a rate of 1 hour of sick leave for every 35 hours worked (up to 40 hours in a 12-month period) 

• Employees must be allowed to use accrued sick leave no later than on the 30th day following the commitment of employment 

• Employees can carry over up to 80 hours between 12-month periods 

• Employees can use paid sick leave for medical and safety reasons