Chicago, Illinois
Meal & rest breaks.

Illinois · Meal & rest breaks

Rule name changed from not previously published to Illinois meal breaks and day of rest. Summary changed from not previously published to Illinois employees get a meal period of at least 20 minutes for each 7.5-hour shift, beginning no later than 5 hours after the shift starts, plus a second 20-minute meal period for shifts of 12 hours or more (in place since January 1, 2023). The One Day Rest in Seven Act also requires 24 consecutive hours of rest in every 7-day period.. Requirement changed from not previously published to 20-minute meal period per 7.5-hour shift; 24 hours of rest per 7 days. Numeric amount changed from not previously published to not published. Minimum employer size changed from not previously published to 0 employees. Effective date changed from not previously published to Jan 1, 2023. Publication status changed from not previously published to active. Local guidance changed from not previously published to Illinois handles paid leave differently: the Paid Leave for All Workers Act gives up to 40 hours a year that employees can use for any reason, and the state Department of Labor confirms there is no separate Illinois paid sick leave law. Pay transparency duties began January 1, 2025 for employers with 15 or more employees. Chicago and Cook County run their own paid leave ordinances, so workers there follow local rules instead of the state act.. Industry coverage changed from not previously published to not published.