Illinois Department of Labor

Illinois Department of Labor Official page for the Illinois Department of Labor.

The mission of the Illinois Department of Labor is to protect and promote the wages, welfare, working conditions, and safety of Illinois workers by enforcing State labor and employment laws, providing compliance assistance to employers, and increasing public awareness of workplace protections. Through enforcement, education, and community partnerships, the Department works to ensure that workers are paid what they are owed and that employers who follow the law remain competitive.

06/23/2026

Equal pay matters.

Illinois law prohibits paying workers differently based on s*x or race for substantially similar work.

Transparency and fairness help build stronger workplaces for everyone.

More hot days are ahead - stay safe when the temperature rises.Rest. Water. Shade.
06/22/2026

More hot days are ahead - stay safe when the temperature rises.

Rest. Water. Shade.

06/21/2026
Improper spoil placement is a major contributor to trench wall failures.• Keep spoil piles and heavy equipment at least ...
06/19/2026

Improper spoil placement is a major contributor to trench wall failures.

• Keep spoil piles and heavy equipment at least 2 feet from the trench edge
• Use barriers, fencing, or stop logs where equipment operates close to trenches
• Maintain clear walk paths around excavations

State offices are closed in observance of Juneteenth.
06/19/2026

State offices are closed in observance of Juneteenth.

Shoring is another protective system option for trench safety.• Can be hydraulic or timber-based.• Must follow manufactu...
06/18/2026

Shoring is another protective system option for trench safety.

• Can be hydraulic or timber-based.
• Must follow manufacturer’s tabulated data.
• All components must remain in good, serviceable condition.

Sloping and Benching are two options when it comes to trench safety.• Sloping must follow OSHA angle requirements depend...
06/17/2026

Sloping and Benching are two options when it comes to trench safety.

• Sloping must follow OSHA angle requirements depending on soil type.
• Benching is not allowed in Type C soil.
• Slopes must be maintained and inspected daily.

LGBTQIA+ Equal Pay Awareness Day highlights the wage gap faced by le***an, gay, bis*xual, transgender, q***r, inters*x, ...
06/17/2026

LGBTQIA+ Equal Pay Awareness Day highlights the wage gap faced by le***an, gay, bis*xual, transgender, q***r, inters*x, and as*xual workers compared to their straight and cisgender counterparts.

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115 S. La Salle Street, 37th Floor
Chicago, IL
60603

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

Telephone

(312) 793-2800

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