Fair workweek laws are one of the many hot button issues in employment law, and such laws are growing in popularity. Indeed, the state of Oregon and local jurisdictions, such as New York City, San Francisco, San Jose, Calif., and Seattle, have passed fair workweek regulations. Chicago employers should be aware that their city is not far behind with similar legislation. In a bylined article for Chicago Daily Law Bulletin, Chicago partner Jessica Causgrove explains the background of Fair Workweeks, the current status in Chicago and the likelihood that the legislation will pass. Jessica concludes, “By working on these fair workweek rules over the last two years, Chicago has demonstrated its interest in passing fair workweek legislation.”
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