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.

📣Employers 📣Workers subject to the Child Labor Law have more limits on working hours. All work before 7 a.m. and after 7...
09/13/2026

📣Employers 📣

Workers subject to the Child Labor Law have more limits on working hours.

All work before 7 a.m. and after 7 p.m. is prohibited.

Recovery is part of workplace well-being. Employers can help create workplaces where employees feel safe seeking help an...
09/12/2026

Recovery is part of workplace well-being.

Employers can help create workplaces where employees feel safe seeking help and accessing resources.

Reducing stigma and supporting workers benefits employees, families, workplaces and communities.

09/11/2026
Workplace safety includes mental health and well-being. On World Su***de Prevention Day, remember that checking in with ...
09/10/2026

Workplace safety includes mental health and well-being.

On World Su***de Prevention Day, remember that checking in with a coworker can make a difference.

If you or someone you know is in crisis, call or text 988 for the Su***de & Crisis Lifeline.

Prepared workplaces are safer workplaces. National Preparedness Month is a good reminder for employers to have plans in ...
09/09/2026

Prepared workplaces are safer workplaces.

National Preparedness Month is a good reminder for employers to have plans in place before an emergency happens.

It's the last day of the DuQuoin State Fair. The amusements are ready for the final rides. Check them out before they're...
09/07/2026

It's the last day of the DuQuoin State Fair.

The amusements are ready for the final rides.

Check them out before they're gone!

Happy Labor Day!“Labor Day is an opportunity to recognize the contributions of workers and to reflect on the protections...
09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day!

“Labor Day is an opportunity to recognize the contributions of workers and to reflect on the protections that make Illinois a great place to work.”

- IDOL Director Jane Flanagan.

Today, IDOL released its annual Labor Day Report.

Read it:https://labor.illinois.gov/content/dam/soi/en/web/idol/documents/IDOL%202026%20Labor%20Day%20Report.pdf

When you're ready to ride, you can know the amusements have been inspected by finding the IDOL permit sticker.If you don...
09/06/2026

When you're ready to ride, you can know the amusements have been inspected by finding the IDOL permit sticker.

If you don't see it.

Ask where it's located.

The countdown is on for the last few days of the fair. Check out the rides before they're gone for the season!
09/05/2026

The countdown is on for the last few days of the fair.

Check out the rides before they're gone for the season!

It feels like it's over 100°F across much of the state - and it could get hotter. Rest. Water. Shade.
09/04/2026

It feels like it's over 100°F across much of the state - and it could get hotter.

Rest. Water. Shade.

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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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