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Complaint Filing - Minimum Wage Violation - Cook County - Commission on Human Rights

69 West Washington Street, Suite 1130, Chicago, IL 60602

Eligibility

If you believe that you have been underpaid for work performed for an employer in Cook County, contact the Cook County Commission on Human Rights.

Hours

Mon 8:30am - 4:30pm Tue 8:30am - 4:30pm Wed 8:30am - 4:30pm Thu 8:30am - 4:30pm Fri 8:30am - 4:30pm

Interpretation services

English; Spanish

Application process

Intake interviews are by appointment only, please call or email to make an intake appointment.

Fees

Free

Service area

Cook County, IL
The Commission investigates and, if warranted, adjudicates violations of the Cook County Minimum Wage Ordinance (MWO). The MWO sets the lowest amount an employer must legally pay their employees. Each year the minimum wage increases according to a formula set by the Ordinance.

Date of Last Formal Update

05/25/2023

Data provided by

211 Metro Chicago

Providing organization

Cook County - Commission on Human Rights
Cook County Commission on Human Rights works to protect people in Cook County from discrimination and harassment in the areas of employment, housing, public accommodations, credit transactions, and access to Cook County facilities, services and programs and to ensure that those who work in, or for the benefit of, Cook County are paid an appropriate wage for their labors and receive appropriate benefits.