Ordinance SO2023-0005883
Passed
Amendment of Municipal Code Titles 2 and 6 regarding notification requirements to employers of proposed civil action for alleged paid leave violations
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Chicago's City Council, including Alderman JASON C. ERVIN of the 28th Ward, has revised Section 6-130-100 of the Municipal Code. Covered Employees can sue for triple the denied leave amount, interest, costs, and attorney's fees if denied benefits. The right to sue under 'Paid Sick Leave provisions' starts on December 31, 2023, and for 'Paid Leave provisions', after informing the employer of the violation and seven days pass without a cure, on January 1, 2025. The ordinance takes effect on December 31, 2023.
Alternate identifiers: O2023-0005883
Sponsors
| Sponsors (8) | Ward | |
|---|---|---|
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Ervin, Jason C.Primary Sponsor | Ward 28 |
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Hall, William E. | Ward 6 |
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Harris, Michelle A. | Ward 8 |
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Lee, Nicole T. | Ward 11 |
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Villegas, Gilbert | Ward 36 |
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Burnett, Jr., Walter | Ward 27 |
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Knudsen, Timothy R. | Ward 43 |
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La Spata, Daniel | Ward 1 |