Illinois Department of Labor
Recent News About Illinois Department of Labor
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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...