Labor Law

Chicago Compliance Reminder: Chicago Fair Workweek Ordinance

Panko Compliance · August 16, 2026

Chicago's Fair Workweek Ordinance took effect July 2020 and was strengthened in 2023. Covered employers must publish work schedules at least 14 days in advance and pay 'predictability pay' to employees when schedules change after that window. The ordinance also creates a 'right to rest' — employees can decline shifts scheduled less than 10 hours after their prior shift ended. Penalties: Predictability pay owed but not paid: up to $500 per affected employee. Full compliance guide: alerts.getpanko.app/compliance/chicago/fair-workweek

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