While currently in Phase II, where the goal is to continue flattening the curve while safely being outside, we are on track to move to Phase III at the close of May. Phase III is deemed a “cautious” reopening and will focus on: Non-essential workers begin to return to work in a phased way, Select businesses, non-profits, city entities open with demonstrated, appropriate protections for workers and customers. Read more “Reopening Chicago: Phase III Guidelines for Businesses”
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Chicago Ordinance Requiring Minimum Wage Increase
Legal Alert: As of July 1, 2019, the Chicago Minimum wage will increase to $13.00. The minimum wage for tipped employees was raised to $6.10 in 2017 and will be raised to meet CPI in following years. These increases are in response to a City of Chicago ordinance passed in 2014, which will (after 2019) […] … Read more “Chicago Ordinance Requiring Minimum Wage Increase”
ChiBiz Blooms Celebrates Chicago’s Small Businesses in Ravenswood
On May 3, 2018, officials from the Chicago Department of Business and Consumer Protection and the Illinois Liquor Commission partnered with the Greater Ravenswood Chamber to host a special press conference at KOVAL Distillery on the economic impact of the craft beverage industry on our city. Read more “ChiBiz Blooms Celebrates Chicago’s Small Businesses in Ravenswood”
Chicago Ordinance Requiring Paid Sick Leave (Effective July 1, 2017)
EFFECTIVE DATE: JULY 1, 2017 CITY OF CHICAGO, MUNICIPAL CODE OF CHICAGO CHAPTER 1-24 Who the ordinance applies to: Employers that maintain a business facility within the City of Chicago and/or are required to obtain a business license to operate in the city. Employees of an employer that is subject to the Ordinance who work […] … Read more “Chicago Ordinance Requiring Paid Sick Leave (Effective July 1, 2017)”