On June 1, Cook County issued a notice to employees regarding the Minimum Wage Ordinance (MWO).
Effective July 1, 2025, the minimum wage for non-tipped workers will remain $15.00 and the minimum wage for tipped workers will remain $9.00.
The updated “Notice to Employees” and “Frequently Asked Questions” documents are available here.
Employees who believe their employer is not paying the required minimum wage should first check to ensure the municipality where they work does not have a different minimum wage… Read More
