Worker Scheduling Preemption: Arlington Heights vs Chicago
How do worker scheduling preemption rules compare between Arlington Heights, IL and Chicago, IL?
Arlington Heights has fewer restrictions than Chicago.
Arlington Heights, IL
Cook County
Illinois has no statewide predictive scheduling law, and Cook County has not adopted one. Only the City of Chicago has a Fair Workweek ordinance covering its workers within city limits.
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Cook County
Chicago's Fair Workweek Ordinance MCC Ch. 1-25 requires 14 days' advance schedules for covered industries. It applies to employers with 100+ workers globally and employees earning under $50K salary or $30 hourly.
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| Fact | Arlington Heights | Chicago |
|---|---|---|
| Cook County rule | None adopted | - |
| State law | No statewide rule | - |
| Chicago coverage | Fair Workweek Ordinance only | - |
| Chicago notice | 14 days advance | - |
| Suburban workers | FLSA federal floor only | - |
| Code chapter | - | MCC Ch. 1-25 |
| Effective date | - | July 1, 2020 |
| Employer threshold | - | 100 workers globally |
| Wage threshold | - | Under $30/hour or $56,381 |
| Advance notice | - | 14 days |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Arlington Heights FAQ
Do I get advance schedule notice in suburban Cook County?
Not by law. Only Chicago employees in covered industries get 14-day notice and predictability pay. Suburban workers depend on voluntary employer policies or union contracts for advance scheduling.
Can my Cook County suburb pass its own Fair Workweek law?
Home-rule municipalities in Illinois may adopt local labor rules, but none in suburban Cook have done so. Watch your village board agenda; advocacy groups push periodically for adoption.
Chicago FAQ
Which industries does Fair Workweek cover?
Retail, food service, restaurants, hotels, building services, healthcare, manufacturing, and warehousing. Employers must have 100+ workers globally (250+ for restaurants) and meet the wage cap to be subject.
Can I refuse a shift starting soon after my last one?
Yes. MCC 1-25 lets you decline any shift beginning fewer than 10 hours after the prior shift ended. If you accept, you earn 1.25 times your regular wage for those hours.
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