The City of Chicago’s revised final rules interpreting the Chicago Paid Leave and Paid Sick and Safe Leave Ordinance (the “Ordinance”) recently took effect.
As Chicagoans head back to school next month (which undoubtedly means sick days, weather-related closures, and other unexpected schedule changes), now is the time for employers to proactively revisit paid leave policies—if they have not done so already—and seek out guidance from experienced labor and employment legal professionals.
On June 1, 2026, the final rules for administering the Chicago Paid Leave and Paid Sick and Safe Leave Ordinance—which were published in May by the Chicago Commissioner of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection—took effect.
The revised final rules affect all employers with employees working within the City of Chicago. This includes Chicago-based employers and employers based outside Chicago’s geographical limits that have remote or telecommuting employees who work in Chicago.
The final rules provide expanded guidance on the following hot-button topics:
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