As of July 1st, the 2025 Chicago paid leave rules underwent significant changes to payout and private cause of action. Under the updated ordinance, any employee who works more than 80 hours within a 120-day period for an employer with at least one employee in Chicago is now eligible for both general paid leave and paid sick and safe leave. This includes remote workers whose work is performed within Chicago’s geographic boundaries.

The 2025 Illinois employment laws introduce key changes aimed at enhancing worker protections and ensuring equitable labor practices across the state. Recently, the Illinois Department of Labor updated its required workplace posters and disclosures for 2025, including “Your Rights Under Illinois Employment Laws”. With updates to minimum wage, overtime pay, paid leave, and equal pay regulations, these laws establish clear standards for both employers and employees. Strengthening compliance measures and increasing transparency, these new regulations address workplace fairness, wage security, and employee well-being.