On July 1st 2017 all business in Cook County (except those in cities listed below) must increase their minimum wage to $10.00 an hour. The minimum wage will go up $1.00 an hour each consecutive year (on July 1st) to reach $13.00 an hour by 2020. Thereafter it will be increased with inflation but not to exceed 2.5% per year. Businesses in the city of Chicago must increase their minimum wage to $11.00 an hour on July 1st (currently their minimum is $10.50/hr) and will also go up $1.00 an hour each consecutive year, reaching $13.00 an hour by 2019. Thereafter the minimum increases with inflation and is capped at 2.5%.
Also Cook County businesses (including Chicago but excluding those cities listed below) must begin offering paid time off (sick time) to all employees working more than 80 hours in any 120 day period, accrued at the rate of 1 hour for every 40 hours worked. Employees begin accruing sick time starting with their first day of employment, or July 1st 2017. Companies can stipulate a waiting period of up to 180 days for new employees to begin using their earned time off. ½ of any unused sick time must be carried over from one year to the next (up to 20 hours). Employers can’t set unreasonably burdensome notification or use policies. Sick time can be used for one’s self or family member (including extended family members) for any illness or issues related to being the victim of domestic violence or sexual offense. Accrued but unused sick time does NOT need to be paid out upon separation of employment. Existing PTO policies must meet all of the new requirements or be modified to match where deficient. Notice of the sick time policies must be given in employees paychecks 2 weeks prior to taking effect on July 1st, at the time of employment for new employees, and must be posted in a conspicuous place at each facility.
Cities that have opted out of the Cook County minimum wage increases and sick time requirements so far:
Municipalities That Have Opted Out (as of 6/2/17)
As we get nearer to 7/1/17 I expect this list of opt outs to increase and I will do my best to keep us up to date on those that have officially opted out.
Feel free to stop by and see me if you want more details or have questions.
Also Cook County businesses (including Chicago but excluding those cities listed below) must begin offering paid time off (sick time) to all employees working more than 80 hours in any 120 day period, accrued at the rate of 1 hour for every 40 hours worked. Employees begin accruing sick time starting with their first day of employment, or July 1st 2017. Companies can stipulate a waiting period of up to 180 days for new employees to begin using their earned time off. ½ of any unused sick time must be carried over from one year to the next (up to 20 hours). Employers can’t set unreasonably burdensome notification or use policies. Sick time can be used for one’s self or family member (including extended family members) for any illness or issues related to being the victim of domestic violence or sexual offense. Accrued but unused sick time does NOT need to be paid out upon separation of employment. Existing PTO policies must meet all of the new requirements or be modified to match where deficient. Notice of the sick time policies must be given in employees paychecks 2 weeks prior to taking effect on July 1st, at the time of employment for new employees, and must be posted in a conspicuous place at each facility.
Cities that have opted out of the Cook County minimum wage increases and sick time requirements so far:
Municipalities That Have Opted Out (as of 6/2/17)
- Alsip
- Arlington Heights
- Barrington
- Bartlett
- Bedford Park
- Bellwood
- Bridgeview
- Buffalo Grove
- Burbank
- Burr Ridge
- East Hazel Crest
- Elk Grove Village
- Elgin
- Elmwood Park
- Evergreen Park
- Harwood Heights
- Hickory Hills
- Hoffman Estates
- Justice
- Lynwood
- Melrose Park
- Morton Grove
- Mount Prospect
- Niles
- Norridge
- Oak Forest
- Oak Lawn
- Palatine
- Palos Heights
- Palos Park
- River Forest
- River Grove
- Rolling Meadows
- Rosemont
- Schaumburg
- South Barrington
- Streamwood
- Tinley Park
- Western Springs
- Wheeling
- Berkeley
- Berwyn
- Cicero
- Des Plaines
- Forest Park
- Hillside
- North Riverside
- Northbrook
- Orland Park
- Palos Hills
- Park Ridge
- Prospect Heights
- Westchester
- Worth
As we get nearer to 7/1/17 I expect this list of opt outs to increase and I will do my best to keep us up to date on those that have officially opted out.
Feel free to stop by and see me if you want more details or have questions.
Ruth Kronvold
[email protected]
GLM, Inc.
200 W Higgins Rd Ste 326
Schaumburg, IL 60195
P 847-884-1781 x33
www.glmfinancial.com
[email protected]
GLM, Inc.
200 W Higgins Rd Ste 326
Schaumburg, IL 60195
P 847-884-1781 x33
www.glmfinancial.com
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