The city of Chicago announced additional backing from the Illinois Hispanic Chamber of Commerce for the Chicago Paid Leave Ordinance. A consensus has been achieved to grant all Chicago workers 10 days of paid time off, comprising five days of sick leave and five days of general time off, according to a press release by the city of Chicago.

The business organizations supporting the Paid Leave ordinance include the Illinois Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, the Business Leadership Council, the Chicago Urban League, and the Chatham Business Association. Individual businesses supporting the ordinance include the Back of the Yards Coffeehouse, Mashallah, The Quarry Events Center, Imani Bakery, and Windy City Whiskey & Barbecue, according to a press release by the city of Chicago.

“I am proud that Chicago is once again leading the nation in the struggle for workers' rights, and strengthening the economic vitality of our city," said Mayor Brandon Johnson. "My administration pledged to bring everyone to the table to hear concerns from large employers, small businesses, and workers' rights advocates. We worked collaboratively to find compromises, and we ended up with the most progressive paid time off policy in the country that will help businesses retain workers and help workers live full lives with dignity."

Negotiations resulted in altering the required number of days, prolonging implementation of private right action's terms and exempting small businesses with fewer than 50 employees from paying for unused paid time off as per information given in a press release by city officials.