City of Chicago, IL Paid Sick Leave Poster

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All employers with employees working within the city limits of Chicago, Illinois must post a Paid Sick Leave Poster in the workplace.

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Paid Sick Leave

  • The Paid Sick Leave provisions of the law:
    • apply to employers who maintain a business facility and households located within the geographic boundaries of the City
    • cover hourly employees who work at least 80 hours within a 120-day period
    • provide covered employees with 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 40 hours worked, up to 40 hours a year
    • cover salaried employees who accrue 1 hour of paid sick leave for each week worked
  • Paid Sick Leave can be used:
    • for the employee’s own illness, injury or medical care
    • to care for a family member with a health or medical need
    • to handle matters related to domestic violence or a sex offense
    • due to closure of the business or a child’s school
  • The Paid Sick Leave portion of the poster explains accrual rate, hours available for use in the first year, and total hours available in a 12-month period.

Notice

  • Employers must post the current Chicago Paid Sick Leave Poster in a conspicuous place at the place of employment and provide the notice to each employee with the employee’s first paycheck.
  • The Poster gives the Chicago Office of Labor Standards contact information and website for additional information.

Language Formats

This poster is available in English and Spanish.

Enforcement

  • It is unlawful for any employer to discriminate in any manner or take any adverse action against any covered employee in retaliation for exercising their rights.
  • Any employer who violates the law is subject to a fine of $500.00 to $1,000.00 for each offense. Each day that a violation continues shall constitute a separate and distinct offense to which a separate fine shall apply.
  • Any employer who violates the law may be subject to civil action.
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