Evanston Fair Workweek Ordinance Compliance Guide

This guide outlines the requirements of Evanston's Fair Workweek Ordinance, which aims to enhance predictability in work schedules for employees. The ordinance mandates that certain employers must provide workers with a written schedule at least 14 days in advance. Additionally, it specifies compensation for changes or cancellations to scheduled shifts that occur with less than 14 days' notice. Employers are required to offer additional hours to existing employees before hiring new part-time workers and must provide extra pay for employees who accept 'clopening' shifts, which start less than 11 hours after the previous shift ends. The guide details the types of schedule changes and the corresponding compensation owed to workers, including provisions for on-call hours and grace periods. It also informs employees of their rights under the ordinance and provides contact information for reporting violations to the City of Evanston.