July 2, 2025
Mayor Brandon Johnson
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MAYOR BRANDON JOHNSON ANNOUNCES UPDATES TO LABOR LAWS TO STRENGTHEN WORKER PROTECTIONS
Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP) announced the scheduled annual increase in Chicago’s minimum wage, additional enforcement provisions of the Paid Leave and Paid Sick and Safe Leave Ordinance, and a scheduled enhancement of the Fair Workweek Ordinance requirements. These changes will go into effect on July 1, 2025, and are part of Mayor Johnson’s ongoing commitment to promote fairness and dignity for working people. To view informational flyers, Frequently Asked Questions, and public notices on Chicago’s labor laws, visit Chicago.gov/Labor Standards.