"The final rules confirm that only hours worked within the City of Chicago count towards the accrual of Paid Leave and Paid Sick Leave.... [R]emote workers who meet the definition of a covered employee are covered even if the employer is physically located outside of Chicago.... Under the final rules, an employer who denies a Paid Leave request must do so in writing, stating a 'pre-established policy rationale' and issuing the written denial immediately upon denying the request."  MORE >>