Wednesday, June 28, 2017

Cook County Minimum Wage Ordinance and Sick Leave Ordinance Upheld in the City of Berwyn

The City of Berwyn’s City Council has decided not to opt out of the Cook County Minimum Wage Ordinance.  Effective July 1, 2017, the minimum wage for many employees in Berwyn will now be $10/hr.  Following is a link to view the new Minimum Wage Ordinance.

The City of Berwyn’s City Council has also decided not to opt out of the Cook County Earned Sick Leave Ordinance that establishes a right to paid sick leave for employees in Cook County.  This will be effective July 1, 2017.  Following is a link to view the new Earned Sick Leave Ordinance.