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2021
Domestic Workers’ Rights in Chicago
Domestic Workers in Chicago have a right to earn minimum wage, paid sick days, overtime pay, one day off per week, to be free from sexual harassment and starting January 1, 2022, all nannies, care workers, home cleaners and other domestic workers in Chicago have the right to a written contract. Learn more about these rights.
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2021
Highlights from Women Employed’s Wins in Illinois’ 2021 Spring Legislative Session
Join us in celebrating some major victories from the Illinois 2021 legislative session that were the direct result of tireless (virtual) advocacy our partners, our legislative champions, and the Women Employed team.
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2020
Monetary Award Program (MAP) Factsheet
Why is funding for MAP so important? This fact sheet outlines how the needs-based grant impacts students, and why it is important to Illinois’ workforce that the program is fully-funded.
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2019
Derechos Laborales de Trabajadoras Embarazadas
Pregnancy and Employment Under Illinois Law (Spanish Version). Provides an overview, in Spanish, of the Illinois law that protects your rights on the job when you are pregnant, including rights to reasonable accommodations, plus information on where you can go for help.
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2019
Illinois No Salary History Law: Your Questions Answered
Provides answers to frequently asked questions about the No Salary History update to the Illinois Equal Pay Act
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2017
Chicago and Cook County Earned Sick Time Ordinances
Learn more about the Chicago and Cook County earned sick time ordinances.
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