Illinois Department of Labor

Illinois Department of Labor Official page for the Illinois Department of Labor.

The mission of the Illinois Department of Labor is to protect and promote the wages, welfare, working conditions, and safety of Illinois workers by enforcing State labor and employment laws, providing compliance assistance to employers, and increasing public awareness of workplace protections. Through enforcement, education, and community partnerships, the Department works to ensure that workers are paid what they are owed and that employers who follow the law remain competitive.

Cave-ins are the leading cause of trenching deaths.Stay safe on the job:• Protective systems are required (sloping, shor...
06/08/2026

Cave-ins are the leading cause of trenching deaths.

Stay safe on the job:
• Protective systems are required (sloping, shoring, shielding) for trenches 5 feet or deeper
• A competent person must inspect the trench and surrounding area daily and as conditions change
• Every worker in a trench must be within 25 feet of a safe exit point

Know your rights: Illinois’ One Day Rest in Seven Act guarantees weekly rest and required meal breaks. Learn more at lab...
06/07/2026

Know your rights: Illinois’ One Day Rest in Seven Act guarantees weekly rest and required meal breaks.

Learn more at labor.illinois.gov/odrisa

Starting a new job in Illinois?Employers are required to provide timely pay for all hours worked. Keep records of your h...
06/06/2026

Starting a new job in Illinois?

Employers are required to provide timely pay for all hours worked.

Keep records of your hours and review every paycheck carefully.

Learn more about worker protections under Illinois labor laws.

https://labor.illinois.gov/employees.html

This month, we reaffirm our commitment to fair, safe, and inclusive workplaces for all Illinois workers. Every individua...
06/02/2026

This month, we reaffirm our commitment to fair, safe, and inclusive workplaces for all Illinois workers.

Every individual deserves dignity, respect, and equal protections on the job.

We celebrate the contributions of LGBTQ workers across our state.

It's National Safety Month. If you're a small- to medium-sized business, reach out to On-Site for a free and confidentia...
06/01/2026

It's National Safety Month.

If you're a small- to medium-sized business, reach out to On-Site for a free and confidential safety consultation.

https://worksafe.illinois.gov/

Coming in June: heat safety, teen workers and more. Send us your questions!
05/31/2026

Coming in June: heat safety, teen workers and more.

Send us your questions!

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115 S. La Salle Street, 37th Floor
Chicago, IL
60603

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

Telephone

(312) 793-2800

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