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IDOL is looking for a division chief for its Wage Transparency and Construction Compliance Division. Check it out!
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đźš§Contractors - close out December certified payrolls; align classifications; retain records. đźš§
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Unpaid wages? File a claim with IDOL. Include pay stubs, timesheets, final pay details.
labor.illinois.gov/file-a-workp...
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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.
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Public bodies must notify contractors on public works projects about prevailing wage requirements.
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Avoid the cold and visit us online.
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Employers cannot retaliate against workers who assert rights or file claims. Period.
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Check out the IDOL Winter 2025-26 newsletter here:
labor.illinois.gov/news/newslet...
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IDOL is working for you! See how:
www.illinois.gov/news/release...
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IDOL is looking for a division chief for its Wage Transparency and Construction Compliance Division. Check it out!
illinois.jobs2web.com/job/Chicago-...
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Public works contractors must pay prevailing wage rates and submit monthly certified payroll to IDOL.
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Offices reopen tomorrow.
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IDOL offices reopen Tuesday, January 20.
8 days ago
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Did you know? If tips don’t bring a tipped worker's minimum wage to $15/hr, the employer must make up the difference.
9 days ago
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IDOL is looking for a division chief for its Wage Transparency and Construction Compliance Division. Check it out!
illinois.jobs2web.com/job/Chicago-...
10 days ago
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A new law protects workers who document violence using work devices. Read about it:
www.illinois.gov/news/release...
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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...
11 days ago
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Join us this morning for a discussion about pay equity in Illinois.
12 days ago
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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.
13 days ago
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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
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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).
15 days ago
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Expert insights. Best practices. A discussion about pay equity in Illinois. Join us.
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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...
16 days ago
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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.
17 days ago
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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
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Join us at 10 am in the Illinois State Museum auditorium at 502 S Spring St, Springfield, IL 62706.
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19 days ago
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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...
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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.
20 days ago
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“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...
20 days ago
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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
22 days ago
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See how IDOL delivered for workers in 2025.
www.illinois.gov/news/release...
23 days ago
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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...
24 days ago
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IDOL offices will reopen tomorrow.
25 days ago
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26 days ago
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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. ✅
27 days ago
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Before year-end, employers should review: • Minimum wage • Overtime pay • Paid leave • Meal/rest breaks • Posting requirements Checklist:
labor.illinois.gov/employers
28 days ago
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Working extended holiday hours? Illinois wage laws still apply — including overtime for more than 40 hours/week.
29 days ago
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Report: More work to be done, but Illinois making pay equity progress.
www.illinois.gov/news/release...
about 1 month ago
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Offices are closed today.
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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. đź’Şđź’µ
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Review your paystub for: ✔️ Hours worked ✔️ Overtime ✔️ Rate of pay ✔️ Deductions
about 1 month ago
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Myth: “Paid leave can only be used for sickness.” Fact: Under PLAWA, paid leave may be used for any reason.
labor.illinois.gov/paidleave
about 1 month ago
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Myth: “Paid leave can only be used for sickness.” Fact: Under PLAWA, paid leave may be used for any reason.
about 1 month ago
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Workplace complaint? File a claim on our updated page.
labor.illinois.gov/file-a-workp...
about 1 month ago
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Hiring minors for holiday help? Illinois law limits hours and protects young workers.
labor.illinois.gov/childlabor
about 1 month ago
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Workers are entitled to at least one day of rest in every 7-day period and proper meal breaks.
labor.illinois.gov/odrisa
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Holiday season means more shifts & overtime. Workers should double-check hours, pay rates, and tips on each paycheck.
about 1 month ago
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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...
about 1 month ago
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