A. Employers located within the Village shall comply with all applicable Federal and/or State laws and regulations as such laws and regulations may exist from time to time with regard to both the payment of minimum hourly wages and paid sick leave. Employee eligibility for paid sick leave and minimum hourly wages shall also be in compliance with all applicable Federal and/or State laws and regulations as such laws and regulations may exist from time to time.
B. Except for incentive agreements entered into directly between employers and the County of Cook, including, but not limited to, 6b Tax Classification status incentives, no additional obligations with regard to paid sick leave, or minimum hourly wages, including, without limitation, any additional obligations by ordinance adopted by the County of Cook Board of Commissioners, shall apply to employers located within the Village.
C. For the purposes of this section, the term "employee" means an individual hired to work by an employer regardless of the number of persons the employer employs.
D. For the purposes of this section, the term "employer" means any individual, partnership, association, corporation, limited liability company, business trust, or any person or group of persons that gainfully employs at least one (1) person. The term "employer" shall not include:
1. The government of the United States or a corporation wholly owned by the government of the United States;
2. An Indian tribe or a corporation wholly owned by an Indian tribe;
3. The government of the State or any agency or department thereof; or
4. The government of any municipality.
(Ord. 3497, 4-25-2017)