In recent years, Chicago employers have been faced with increasing minimum wages and employee benefits, such as required paid sick leave. Employers – especially those in the retail and restaurant industry – are now faced with a new hurdle: predictive scheduling. In an authored article for the Cook County Record, Chicago partner Jessica Causgrove outlines the changes behind the Fair Workweek and predictive scheduling laws and provides a detailed overview of the status in Illinois. In her conclusion, Causgrove states, "Illinois employers should not ignore fair workweek laws. It is important employers keep abreast of the pending legislation and prepare for predictive scheduling."
To read the full article, visit the Cook County Record.
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