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A coalition of business groups and small-business owners is urging the City Council to reject the Chicago paid leave proposal that would devastate businesses and nonprofits of every size and kind across the city. Businesses understand that access to paid time off is crucial for workers and their families, which is why we reached an agreement earlier this year on the current statewide law of five days and made repeated efforts to negotiate in good faith to reach a compromise on a paid leave policy that is fair and balanced for both workers and businesses. However, the proposal currently before the City Council — which would provide 15 days of paid leave — ignores the concerns of the business community. It will instead put in place the most expensive and complicated form of paid leave in the country. The proposal is opposed by the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce, Greater Englewood Chamber of Commerce, Hospitality Business Association of Chicago, Illinois Health and Hospitals Association, Illinois Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Illinois Hotel & Lodging Association, Illinois Manufacturers' Association, Illinois Restaurant Association, Illinois Retail Merchants Association, Little Village Chamber of Commerce, Pilsen Chamber of Commerce, and the Building Owners and Managers Association of Chicago.Most expensive paid leave in the countryJack Lavin, president of the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce, said the guaranteed payout was one stumbling block — but not the only one — standing in the way of what he called “the most expensive, most expansive, most complicated paid leave in the country.”The coalition proposed a compromise that offered the broadest paid leave policy of all major U.S. cities, doubling the amount of time off Illinois workers receive from five days to 10 days while limiting cost increases for businesses, providing businesses the ability to ensure continuity of operations, and limiting exposure against excessive liabilities for businesses. Organized labor groups rejected the compromise and instead insisted on implementing a policy that nearly triples the new, yet-to-be-implemented, state paid-time-off requirements and inflicts a tremendous financial burden on businesses across Chicago.The proposal before the City Council also requires businesses to pay employees for days not taken, which is not required by the state of Illinois or other large cities like New York or Los Angeles. In addition, it does not include a small business exemption and, combined with the rushed implementation timeline, leaves businesses, especially small businesses without large human resources departments, vulnerable to the threat of significant penalties and lawsuits for minor infractions.“No other city is at 10 days. They want to start it two months from now, and if you don't comply, you can be sued. There's no small-business exemption. And you're setting them up to be sued,” Lavin said. “New York has five days. No payout. This is 10 days, double New York. L.A. has six days. No payout. No other major city has a payout. This is 40% higher than L.A,” he told the Sun-Times.“That is why we successfully reached an agreement”For Chauncey Rice, associate vice president of government relations for the Illinois Retail Merchants Association, businesses know their strongest asset is their people and support by providing employees with paid leave.“ That is why we successfully reached an agreement on the state law of five days, which is considered a model of effectiveness and simplicity for the employee and employer. However, the proposal before the City Council will have an outsized impact on the businesses that anchor our neighborhoods,” Rice said “It's because of policies like this that retailers of every type and size, including pharmacies, grocers, restaurants, and hardware stores, are increasingly unable to keep their doors open.”According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the current cost of paid leave to Chicago employers is estimated at $31.7 billion, with minority-owned businesses bearing a significant share at $4.02 billion. Each additional mandated day of paid leave will cost Chicago employers an estimated $1.4 billion, with an additional $177 million burden for minority businesses. These figures do not include the additional cost to businesses to find last-minute replacements due to Chicago's Fair Work Week regulations.“My family is proud to have grown a food stand in Maxwell Street Market to a wholesale produce distribution company. But all the dedication, determination, persistence, and resourcefulness that helped us succeed is no match for bad policies that threaten the dreams of entrepreneurs in neighborhoods across Chicago,” said Yadira Enriquez, chief financial officer of Enriquez Produce. “I encourage the City Council to reject this proposal on behalf of those who know how important it is to create and grow jobs in our communities.”More challengesThe proposal comes amid an onslaught of anti-business proposals recently passed or expected to be passed by the City Council, including restrictive scheduling and Fair Work Week regulations, the elimination of tip credits, and efforts to quadruple the real estate transfer tax. This is on top of continued supply chain and labor challenges, persistent crime, and skyrocketing property taxes that leave businesses across every neighborhood struggling to make ends meet.“Margins in restaurants are notoriously small; it's already exceedingly difficult to make ends meet because of soaring goods prices, rising property taxes, and the chaos caused to the dining industry by the pandemic,” said Sam Sanchez, CEO of Third Coast Hospitality. “This proposal, on top of the recent elimination of the tip credit, has me wondering how much more we can take.”“While the business community does not support the current paid leave proposal, we do support and understand the need for balanced paid leave policies. What labor groups insist on presenting to the City Council goes too far too quickly and completely disregards the concerns of Chicago businesses, particularly small and minority businesses. Rather than striking a balance that works for workers and businesses, this proposal will hinder economic development and employment opportunities in the communities that need it most,” said Brad Tietz, vice president of government relations and strategy for the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce.

*Ike Ejiochi presents Kirby's defense of his decision to send cluster munitions to Ukraine.  *Bret Gogoel, WLS Defacto Sports Director, previews the format, the players, and the dingers coming at the 2023 Home Run Derby.  *Mark Denzler, President and CEO of the Illinois Manufacturers' Association, discusses two bills that are sitting with Governor Pritzker that the IMA believes will do more harm than good.  *Plus, Jason Nathanson and John Howell ask - why is it en vogue to throw things at singers performing on stage?  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

*Ike Ejiochi presents Kirby's defense of his decision to send cluster munitions to Ukraine.  *Bret Gogoel, WLS Defacto Sports Director, previews the format, the players, and the dingers coming at the 2023 Home Run Derby.  *Mark Denzler, President and CEO of the Illinois Manufacturers' Association, discusses two bills that are sitting with Governor Pritzker that the IMA believes will do more harm than good.  *Plus, Jason Nathanson and John Howell ask - why is it en vogue to throw things at singers performing on stage?  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

• Jason Nathanson, ABC News Entertainment correspondent, has the details on Garth Brooks' new bar and the backlash he's receiving from some conservatives.  • Mark Denzler, President and CEO of the Illinois Manufacturers' Association, joins to discuss new regulations around striking workers and more.  • Author Darrell Hartmen shares the story of “Battle of Ink and Ice,” his new book detailing a 60 year battle between two explorers to arrive first at the North Pole.  • Plus, Royal Oakes has the latest details on Trump's indictment and the federal charges against him.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

• Jason Nathanson, ABC News Entertainment correspondent, has the details on Garth Brooks' new bar and the backlash he's receiving from some conservatives.  • Mark Denzler, President and CEO of the Illinois Manufacturers' Association, joins to discuss new regulations around striking workers and more.  • Author Darrell Hartmen shares the story of “Battle of Ink and Ice,” his new book detailing a 60 year battle between two explorers to arrive first at the North Pole.  • Plus, Royal Oakes has the latest details on Trump's indictment and the federal charges against him.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

*Luke Barr, ABC News Justice and Homeland Security Reporter, joins the show to discuss the level of hate crimes committed in the United States versus the level of hate crimes reported to the FBI. *President & CEO of the Illinois Manufacturers' Association, Mark Denzler, talks about Illinois' workforce development programs aimed at helping minority contractors. *Salena Zito, prolific National Political Reporter, discusses changes in the Senate with Sinema's move to the independent party. *ABC News Correspondent, Derricke Dennis, talks with John about masks and their usefulness in this 'tripledemic.'See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

*Luke Barr, ABC News Justice and Homeland Security Reporter, joins the show to discuss the level of hate crimes committed in the United States versus the level of hate crimes reported to the FBI. *President & CEO of the Illinois Manufacturers' Association, Mark Denzler, talks about Illinois' workforce development programs aimed at helping minority contractors. *Salena Zito, prolific National Political Reporter, discusses changes in the Senate with Sinema's move to the independent party. *ABC News Correspondent, Derricke Dennis, talks with John about masks and their usefulness in this 'tripledemic.'See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Howell speaks with Mark Denzler, President and CEO of the Illinois Manufacturers' Association. The now-averted rail strike would have upended the country's supply chain. Denzler explains how freight trains impact the Illinois economy, what would happen in the event of a strike, and how this one was averted.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Howell speaks with Mark Denzler, President and CEO of the Illinois Manufacturers' Association. The now-averted rail strike would have upended the country's supply chain. Denzler explains how freight trains impact the Illinois economy, what would happen in the event of a strike, and how this one was averted.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

October 24, 2022 - Mark Denzler of the Illinois Manufacturers' Association and Jay Timmons of the National Association of Manufacturers joined Byers & Co this morning to talk about the current and future states of manufacturing and the Creators Wanted event at Richland Community College. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

August 12, 2022 - Mark Denzler of the Illinois Manufacturers' Association joined Byers and Co to talk about going to Washington DC with Illinois businesses and the governor in support of the CHIPS and Science Act and what its passing could mean for the state. Listen to the podcast now! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark Denzler is president & CEO of the Illinois Manufacturers' Association and Secretary/Treasurer of the IMA Education Foundation. © Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images

Hour 4: Marc is joined by Mark Denzler president and CEO of the Illinois Manufacturers' Association and Secretary/Treasurer of the IMA Education Foundation to discuss the Secure American Energy resolution. FOX News Channel's Griff Jenkins provides an update from Lviv, Ukraine. KMOX Sports Director Tom Ackerman breaks down Albert Pujols' first spring training game since returning to St. Louis and the Cardinals 29-8 win.

Bishop On Air talks with Mark Denzler of the Illinois Manufacturers' Association about the need for U.S. energy independence.

Mark Denzler joins the CIBL podcast to talk about the Illinois Manufacturers' Association. As the President and CEO of IMA, Mark has a lot to do with the success of Central Illinois makers. In this episode he shares how he and his team were involved with helping the manufacturing world through the pandemic. He also touches on how diverse the manufacturing world really is. Perhaps the most intriguing piece that we discussed was the IMA Makers Madness competition. In this competition, people can nominate their favorite Illinois-made product to be selected for the March Madness-style challenge. 64 products will be selected and will battle through the bracket to become Illinois' Coolest Product. The results are based off of public votes. Learn more at MakersMadnessIL.com

Bishop On Air on WMAY News talks with Illinois Manufacturers' Association's Mark Denzler to get reaction to Gov. J.B. Pritzker budget address.

Bishop On Air on WMAY News talks with Mark Denzler from the Illinois Manufacturers' Association about federal and state vaccine mandates, and the impacts on employers and their employees.

From April 25, 2020: We've covered this novel coronavirus from many angles, focusing on the disaster response issues that make up part of national security. For this episode of the Lawfare Podcast, we have something a bit different: a case study of how pandemic control measures intersect with federalism issues and supply chain continuity and security. With a focus on what's happening in Illinois, David Priess spoke with Rob Karr, the president and CEO of the Illinois Retail Merchants Association, representing the industry employing one out of every five people in Illinois, and with Mark Denzler, the co-chair of the state's Essential Equipment Task Force and the president and CEO of the Illinois Manufacturers' Association, representing companies that employ almost 600,000 Illinoisans.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lawfare. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Greg Bishop talks with The Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce Small Business Award winner, Mark Denzler of the Illinois Manufacturers' Association who is the recipient of the Not-For-Profit Award. Photo Credit: Ed Clark Photography See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Manufacturing Alliance Podcast welcomes back Mark Denzler, President & CEO of the Illinois Manufacturers' Association.  Throughout this show, we will be discussing what has changed over the course of the past year since Mark was last on, the Illinois manufacturing scope, energy, taxes, the effect unemployment insurance has on our industry, the current state of the supply chain, and more!  To say Mark has a plethora of knowledge is an understatement. Tune in to this week's episode to hear from one of the best in the business! Follow Mark Denzler: LinkedIn: Mark Denzler  Company: Illinois Manufacturers' Association   

On Feb. 17, Gov. JB Pritzker released his proposed $41.6 billion budget for Fiscal Year 2022. To help balance the budget, the governor called for closing an estimated $932 million in what he's calling "corporate loopholes." On this episode of The CloutCast, we examine the loopholes, the governor's pitch for closing them and reactions to the proposal. Guests include the Illinois Manufacturers' Association president Mark Denzler and Niya Kelly from the Responsible Budget Coalition, who offer their perspectives on the governor's proposed budget and call to change some of the state's tax laws. 

What's the coolest thing built in Illinois? The Illinois Manufacturers' Association wants your input. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We chat about how they are adjusting to the latest mitigations  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of The Manufacturing Alliance Podcast, Tony Demakis sat down with Mark Denzler, President and CEO of the Illinois Manufacturers' Association. Mark has been at the forefront of keeping businesses functioning and essential during this unprecedented time. Follow Mark Denzler: LinkedIn: Mark Denzler LinkedIn: IMA Online: ima-net.org