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Chicago Paid Leave and Paid Sick and Safe Leave Ordinance

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A press conference was held at City Hall to highlight concerns with the PTO ordinance and ask that changes to the ordinance be made. Hear from business owners, community advocates, and local chambers who passionately discussed their concerns and suggested possible improvements to the ordinance below.

Over 30 chambers of commerce and place-based organizations sent a letter to Chicago City Council members asking them to refrain from passing the Chicago Paid Leave and Paid Sick and Safe Leave ordinance. You can view the communication that was sent to Alders here.

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By growthzone | October 18, 2022

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