Committee on Workforce Development and Audit

Monday, October 2, 2017 · 10:00 AM AM · Council Chamber -- City Hall -- Chicago, Illinois

TL;DR

The Committee on Workforce Development and Audit discussed a new requirement for Chicago hotels to provide portable emergency contact devices (like panic buttons) to employees working in guest rooms and bathrooms. This safety measure aims to protect hotel workers from harassment and dangerous situations.

Key Decisions

  • Require emergency contact devices for hotel room/bathroom workers Discussed

Agenda

  1. Attendance
  2. 1 Amendment of Municipal Code Section 4-6-180 by requiring hotel employees assigned to work in guest rooms or restrooms to be equipped with portable emergency contact devices
    Ordinance