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.

IDOL inspectors have been at the Illinois State Fairgrounds all week checking rides in the Carnival Midway and in Advent...
08/12/2026

IDOL inspectors have been at the Illinois State Fairgrounds all week checking rides in the Carnival Midway and in Adventure Village.

Fair gates open at 7 a.m. tomorrow with rides scheduled to open at noon.

IDOL ride inspectors are working around the weather to ensure amusements are ready for riders at the Illinois State Fair...
08/12/2026

IDOL ride inspectors are working around the weather to ensure amusements are ready for riders at the Illinois State Fair.

Safe + Sound WeekWell-trained workers are safer workers. Promote regular safety training.
08/12/2026

Safe + Sound Week

Well-trained workers are safer workers.

Promote regular safety training.

Employees should be encouraged - not penalized - to point out dangers in the workplace.
08/11/2026

Employees should be encouraged - not penalized - to point out dangers in the workplace.

It's another hot day across Illinois.Stay safe as the temperature rises.
08/11/2026

It's another hot day across Illinois.

Stay safe as the temperature rises.

08/10/2026

IDOL offers and provides resources for those who don't speak or struggle with English.

WATCH to learn more.

Safe + Sound Week gets underway tomorrow. Take time out to find and fix hazards in your workplace.
08/09/2026

Safe + Sound Week gets underway tomorrow.

Take time out to find and fix hazards in your workplace.

08/07/2026

Building Illinois means paying workers fairly.

IDOL enforces the Prevailing Wage Act.

08/06/2026

The Illinois State Fair is one week away.

IDOL inspectors are making sure amusements and attractions meet industry standards for operation.

Address

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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