Employment & Worker Protection · Illinois
Chicago Fair Workweek Ordinance
MCC 10-60 - enacted in Illinois.
- Enacted
- Status
- 2019
- Enacted
- 51
- States with employment & worker protection laws
- 62/100
- Illinois strictness
The bottom line
Chicago Fair Workweek Ordinance is an enacted law in Illinois, part of a mature, broadly-adopted employment & worker protection landscape.
- Enacted
- effective 2020-07-01
- 51
- states have employment & worker protection laws
- 107/107
- employment & worker protection laws enacted nationally
- 62/100
- Illinois strictness score
Data compiled 2026-03-18 from the official Illinois legislative record linked below; laws can be amended or repealed after this date.
Regulatory Snapshot: Chicago Fair Workweek Ordinance
Chicago Fair Workweek Ordinance (MCC 10-60) is an enacted law in Illinois under the Employment & Worker Protection category. It was enacted on 2019-07-24 and becomes effective on 2020-07-01. Illinois currently reports 9 tracked regulations with 8 already in force, giving the state a regulatory strictness score of 62/100 relative to the national baseline. PlainRegWatch compiled this entry's data on 2026-03-18; consult the linked official source for the current, authoritative text.
Nationally, 107 employment & worker protection statutes have been enacted and 0 additional bills remain pending - 51 distinct jurisdictions have codified rules in this area so far. That places Illinois within a mature and broadly adopted employment & worker protection landscape where compliance programs typically hinge on definitions in MCC 10-60 itself.
Applicability under Chicago Fair Workweek Ordinance: Chicago employers: retail 300+ employees, food/hospitality 250+ employees, building services, healthcare 100+. Penalty exposure is documented as: $300-$500/worker for initial violations. City Dept of Business Affairs enforcement. Notable exemptions: Small employers. Workers hired for specific events..
Summary
Chicago requires 10-day advance scheduling for covered workers. Premium pay for late notice changes.
Key Requirements
10-day advance schedule notice (phased). 2-hr minimum pay for reporting. Premium for changes: 1-4 hours extra pay per change. Right to decline schedules outside predictability pay.
Penalties
$300-$500/worker for initial violations. City Dept of Business Affairs enforcement.
Applicability
Chicago employers: retail 300+ employees, food/hospitality 250+ employees, building services, healthcare 100+.
Exemptions
Small employers. Workers hired for specific events.
How Illinois compares on employment & worker protection
51 states regulate employment & worker protection - Illinois ranks #5 by overall regulatory strictness. Bar = state strictness score (0–100).
| # | State | Strictness |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 100 |
| 2 | Colorado | 76 |
| 3 | Texas | 69 |
| 4 | Connecticut | 62 |
| 5 | Illinois (this state) | 62 |
| 6 | Minnesota | 62 |
| 7 | New York | 62 |
| 8 | Oregon | 62 |
| 9 | Washington | 62 |
| 10 | Delaware | 59 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which states have employment & worker protection regulations?
As of the last verification, 51 states have enacted employment & worker protection regulations, with 0 additional bills pending across other states. Illinois is among the states that has enacted such legislation. Browse all employment & worker protection regulations at plainregwatch.com for the complete state-by-state comparison.
When was Chicago Fair Workweek Ordinance enacted?
Chicago Fair Workweek Ordinance was enacted on 2019-07-24 and became effective on 2020-07-01. It was introduced as MCC 10-60.
What are the penalties for violating Chicago Fair Workweek Ordinance?
$300-$500/worker for initial violations. City Dept of Business Affairs enforcement. Note that enforcement mechanisms and penalty structures may vary. Consult the official statute and qualified legal counsel for specific compliance requirements.
Does Chicago Fair Workweek Ordinance apply to small businesses?
Chicago employers: retail 300+ employees, food/hospitality 250+ employees, building services, healthcare 100+. Many state regulations include thresholds or exemptions for smaller organizations. Review the full applicability criteria and consult legal counsel to determine your obligations.
How does Illinois compare to other states on employment & worker protection?
Illinois has a regulatory strictness score of 62/100, based on 8 enacted regulations out of 9 tracked. Nationally, 51 states have enacted employment & worker protection laws. Visit our state comparison page for a full ranking.
Where can I read the full text of Chicago Fair Workweek Ordinance?
The official text of Chicago Fair Workweek Ordinance (MCC 10-60) is available from the Illinois legislature. PlainRegWatch links to the official source for every tracked regulation. We recommend reviewing the full statute alongside qualified legal counsel for compliance planning.
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The bottom line
This law is already in force - here's what matters for employment & worker protection compliance.
- Chicago Fair Workweek Ordinance is enacted in Illinois, effective 2020-07-01. Official source
- 51 states now regulate employment & worker protection; Illinois ranks #5 by strictness - compare requirements before you operate across state lines. Compare states
- See every regulation Illinois tracks across all five policy areas. Illinois profile
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