Chicago Finalizes Interpretive Rules in Advance of July 1, 2024, Effective Date of New Paid Leave and Paid Sick Leave Ordinance

On April 30, 2024, the Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP) published the final rules interpreting the Chicago Paid Leave and Paid Sick and Safe Leave Ordinance (the “Ordinance”), which is set to take effect on July 1, 2024.

As previously outlined, the Ordinance will replace the Chicago Paid Sick Leave Ordinance, which is currently in effect. Under the new version of the Ordinance, Chicago employees will remain entitled to earn up to 40 hours of Paid Sick Leave per 12-month period but also will be entitled to earn up to 40 hours of Paid Leave, usable for any reason, per 12-month period. Learn More.