Illinois Department of Labor
Recent News About Illinois Department of Labor
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New protections for Illinois workers start January 2025
The new year will bring changes to Illinois workplaces with the implementation of new protections starting January 1, 2025.
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Illinois mandates employer-provided pay stubs starting January 2025
Starting January 1, 2025, Illinois employers will be mandated to provide pay stubs to employees with each pay period.
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Illinois minimum wage rises to $15 per hour starting January
The minimum wage in Illinois is set to increase on January 1, 2025.
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Pay transparency law requires salary details on job postings from January
The Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL) has issued a reminder that starting January 1, 2025, employers with 15 or more employees must include pay scale and benefit information in all job postings.
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Illinois seeks recovery for laid-off workers' wages after abrupt business closures
The Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL) is actively working to recover over $3.8 million in back wages and benefits for more than 350 workers who were laid off unexpectedly after their employers closed operations.
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Illinois launches tool for workers to claim unpaid wages
Illinois workers now have an additional resource to claim unpaid wages and penalties, thanks to a collaboration between State Treasurer Michael Frerichs and the Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL).
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IDOL settles with trampoline park operator over safety violations
The Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL) has reached a settlement with Elevate Trampoline Park to address safety concerns and enhance facilities at its locations in Milan, East Peoria, and Peoria.
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Diamond Envelope Corp achieves prestigious SHARP status for workplace safety
Diamond Envelope Corporation, based in Aurora, Illinois, has been recognized with the Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program (SHARP) status by the Illinois Department of Labor's On-Site Safety and Health Consultation Program.
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Illinois labor department reminds employers about new salary transparency law
The Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL) has issued a reminder to employers and job seekers about the upcoming salary transparency law.
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Illinois mandates local hiring for public works amid rising unemployment
The Employment of Illinois Workers on Public Works Act is now in effect, following two consecutive months where the state's unemployment rate exceeded 5%.
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Illinois emphasizes farm safety during fall harvest season
Governor JB Pritzker has declared September 15-21 as Farm Safety and Health Week in Illinois, with the theme "Don't Learn Safety by Accident."
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Illinois Department of Labor releases 2024 report on worker protections
The Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL) has released its 2024 Labor Day Report, highlighting the agency's efforts to protect workers' rights and improve working conditions across the state.
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Illinois strengthens child labor laws with new protective measures
Governor JB Pritzker has signed Senate Bill 3646, known as the Child Labor Law of 2024, into law.
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Winning Wheels earns top safety designation from Illinois Department of Labor
The Illinois Department of Labor's On-Site Safety and Health Consultation Program has announced that Winning Wheels, a care center in Prophetstown, has achieved the Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program (SHARP) status.
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Illinois updates prevailing wage rates for construction trades statewide
The Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL) has released updated prevailing wage rates for construction trades across each county.
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Freelance Worker Protection Act now active in Illinois
The Freelance Worker Protection Act has been implemented in Illinois as of July 1, providing new protections for independent contractors.
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Illinois labor department joins partnership for casino construction safety
The Illinois Department of Labor's On-Site Safety and Health Consultation Program (On-Site) has partnered with the Chicago South Area Office of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Pepper Construction Company, and the Mid-America Carpenters Regional Council. This collaboration is part of the Hollywood Casino Joliet Project OSHA Strategic Partnership (Partnership), aimed at reducing injuries and illnesses during the construction of the Hollywood Casino Joliet project.
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Illinois Department of Labor issues reminder on child labor rights
As the school year concludes, many teenagers transition from classrooms to summer jobs. The Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL) aims to ensure that employers and families understand the necessary steps before a child begins work and during their employment.
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Illinois Department of Labor Hosts Training to Prevent Falls in Construction
SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL) On-Site Safety and Health Consultation Program (On-Site) is set to conduct a joint training with the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the Lakeside Alliance Joint Venture, in observance of the National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction.The joint training, which is slated for May 9 at the future site of the Obama Presidential Center, will involve approximately 350 workers. The Bureau of Labor Statistics highlighted the significance of the event by...