Illinois Department of Labor

09/29/2026

Illinois workers have protections covering minimum wage, overtime, wage payments, breaks and more.

If you believe your employer isn't following Illinois labor law, learn about your rights and how to file a complaint.

https://labor.illinois.gov/file-a-workplace-complaint.html

09/27/2026

For workers under 16, Illinois law limits when they can work and requires an employment certificate.

During the school year, work before 7 a.m. and after 7 p.m. is prohibited.

📣Employers and parents: know the rules before the next shift. 📣

Labor.Illinois.gov/childlabor

09/25/2026

As National Farm Safety & Health Week comes to a close, remember that farm safety isn't just a one-week conversation.

Take time to identify hazards, train workers and plan for emergencies before harvest gets busy.

09/23/2026

Grain bins, silos, manure pits and other agricultural confined spaces can expose workers to dangerous atmospheres, engulfment and other hazards.

Never enter a confined space without proper training, procedures and equipment

09/21/2026

National Farm Safety & Health Week begins today.

This year's theme is “Safety Today, Success Tomorrow.”

Today’s focus: Equipment & Rural Roadway Safety.

09/19/2026

🚜 Harvest season is here! 🌽

Safety starts before the equipment hits the road.

As harvest ramps up across Illinois, remember: farm equipment and other vehicles share rural roads.

09/17/2026

09/15/2026

According to the AAUW, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (NHPI) women working full-time, year-round, were paid 67 cents, and all earners (including part-time and seasonal) were paid 59 cents for every dollar paid to non-Hispanic white men in 2024.

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.

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.