IDOL is looking for a division chief for its Wage Transparency and Construction Compliance Division. Check it out! illinois.jobs2web.com/job/Chicago-...

🚧Contractors - close out December certified payrolls; align classifications; retain records. 🚧

Unpaid wages? File a claim with IDOL. Include pay stubs, timesheets, final pay details. labor.illinois.gov/file-a-workp...

Workers under age 16 in Illinois need a work certificate before starting a job. It does three things: 1. Confirms that a minor is old enough to work. 2. Physically capable to perform the job. 3. The job will not interfere with the minor's education.

Public bodies must notify contractors on public works projects about prevailing wage requirements.

Avoid the cold and visit us online. labor.illinois.gov/

Employers cannot retaliate against workers who assert rights or file claims. Period.

Check out the IDOL Winter 2025-26 newsletter here: labor.illinois.gov/news/newslet...

IDOL is working for you! See how: www.illinois.gov/news/release...

IDOL is looking for a division chief for its Wage Transparency and Construction Compliance Division. Check it out! illinois.jobs2web.com/job/Chicago-...

Public works contractors must pay prevailing wage rates and submit monthly certified payroll to IDOL.

Offices reopen tomorrow.

IDOL offices reopen Tuesday, January 20.

Did you know? If tips don’t bring a tipped worker's minimum wage to $15/hr, the employer must make up the difference.

IDOL is looking for a division chief for its Wage Transparency and Construction Compliance Division. Check it out! illinois.jobs2web.com/job/Chicago-...

A new law protects workers who document violence using work devices. Read about it: www.illinois.gov/news/release...

Employees can inspect personnel records up to twice per year; employers must respond within 7 working days (extendable to 14). More questions? Check out the FAQ: labor.illinois.gov/faqs/personn...

Join us this morning for a discussion about pay equity in Illinois.

Join us tomorrow for a discussion about the status of pay equity in Illinois. It starts at 10am in the auditorium at the Illinois State Museum.

Attention employers: Minors under 16 generally need an employment certificate; hour limits apply for 14–15-year-olds; hazardous occupations prohibited. Read more: labor.illinois.gov/childlabor

Temporary laborers must receive assignment notices, safety training, and—after 90 days at the same client—equal pay comparable to directly hired employees (with certain conditions).

Expert insights. Best practices. A discussion about pay equity in Illinois. Join us.

Equal pay for substantially similar work regardless of sex or race. Large employers need to file for an Equal Pay Registration Certificate (EPRC). Learn more: labor.illinois.gov/laws-rules/c...

Most employees must receive 24 hours of rest in each consecutive 7-day period. If you work 7.5+ continuous hours, you’re entitled to a 20-min meal period (within the first 5 hours), and an additional 20-min meal period if working 12+ hours.

The Illinois Wage Payment and Collection Act requires final pay due by the next regularly scheduled payday; deductions require written authorization. Expense reimbursement required for necessary job expenses. labor.illinois.gov/wpca

Join us at 10 am in the Illinois State Museum auditorium at 502 S Spring St, Springfield, IL 62706.

IDOL & the University of Illinois' School of Labor and Employment Relations is hosting a talk on 1/14 about pay equity in Illinois using data collected and presented in a new report. Read it: www.illinois.gov/news/release...

Statewide minimum wage in 2026 remains $15.00/hour. Tipped workers must receive at least $9.00/hour in base pay (60% of minimum), and tips + base must reach $15.00—employers must make up any shortfall.

“This change recognizes the realities that victims of violence face during moments of crisis,” said Director Flanagan. New Law Protects Workers Who Document Violence Using Work Devices: www.illinois.gov/news/release...

Most IL employees earn up to 40 hours of paid leave per year for any reason. Frontload or accrue—just make your policy clear and non-retaliatory. Learn more: labor.illinois.gov/paidleave

See how IDOL delivered for workers in 2025. www.illinois.gov/news/release...

Attention Employers: Are your workplace posters up to date? Updates have been made to the Your Rights Under Illinois Employment Laws and VESSA posters. labor.illinois.gov/employers/po...

IDOL offices will reopen tomorrow.

A snow removal worker reported not receiving their last paycheck. 💬 The IDOL Informal Resolution & Mediation Unit tracked down the employer using a business flyer! 📄📞 After contact, the employer paid the worker and even offered reemployment. ✅

Before year-end, employers should review: • Minimum wage • Overtime pay • Paid leave • Meal/rest breaks • Posting requirements Checklist: labor.illinois.gov/employers

Working extended holiday hours? Illinois wage laws still apply — including overtime for more than 40 hours/week.

Report: More work to be done, but Illinois making pay equity progress. www.illinois.gov/news/release...

Offices are closed today.

A restaurant worker spoke up about being paid less than the Illinois minimum wage. After an audit, the Illinois Department of Labor found multiple violations and recovered over $20,000 in back wages for 30 restaurant workers. 💪💵

Review your paystub for: ✔️ Hours worked ✔️ Overtime ✔️ Rate of pay ✔️ Deductions

Myth: “Paid leave can only be used for sickness.” Fact: Under PLAWA, paid leave may be used for any reason. labor.illinois.gov/paidleave

Myth: “Paid leave can only be used for sickness.” Fact: Under PLAWA, paid leave may be used for any reason.

Workplace complaint? File a claim on our updated page. labor.illinois.gov/file-a-workp...

Hiring minors for holiday help? Illinois law limits hours and protects young workers. labor.illinois.gov/childlabor

Workers are entitled to at least one day of rest in every 7-day period and proper meal breaks. labor.illinois.gov/odrisa

Holiday season means more shifts & overtime. Workers should double-check hours, pay rates, and tips on each paycheck.

Unpaid overtime, off-the-clock work, and improper deductions are all forms of wage theft. Know the signs and report concerns. File a complaint: labor.illinois.gov/file-a-workp...