Starting on July 1, 2018, the minimum wage for all employees who work in the City of Chicago (including domestic employees and home health care workers) will be raised to $12 per hour. In suburban Cook County, outside of the City of Chicago, the minimum wage will be raised to $11 per hour, effective as of the same date. The Illinois minimum wage for areas outside of Cook County will remain at $8.25 per hour.

Many other states and municipalities had minimum wage increases that went into effect on January 1, 2018, including, as just a few examples: Arizona ($10.50 per hour), California ($11 per hour, with higher minimums in several cities), Colorado ($10.20), Michigan ($9.25), New Jersey ($8.60), and Washington ($11).

If you have questions or need additional information, please contact an employment attorney at Golan Christie Taglia, LLP.