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.
06/02/2026
This month, we reaffirm our commitment to fair, safe, and inclusive workplaces for all Illinois workers.
Every individual deserves dignity, respect, and equal protections on the job.
We celebrate the contributions of LGBTQ workers across our state.
06/01/2026
It's National Safety Month.
If you're a small- to medium-sized business, reach out to On-Site for a free and confidential safety consultation.
https://worksafe.illinois.gov/
05/31/2026
Coming in June: heat safety, teen workers and more.
Send us your questions!
05/30/2026
IDOL is working for you.
Read about it!
https://www.illinois.gov/news/release.html?releaseid=32423
05/29/2026
Most workers in Illinois are entitled to paid leave.
See how we're making sure workers' rights are protected.
https://www.illinois.gov/news/release.html?releaseid=32556
05/28/2026
📣Webinar: Updates to the Prevailing Wage Act 📣
Join us at 11 a.m. today for a webinar that will cover recent legislative changes, the annual prevailing wage survey and the Employment of Illinois Workers on Public Works Act.
https://illinois.webex.com/illinois/j.php?MTID=mf7b3e9bbe1263b52c89cf2958d4d109a
05/28/2026
Teen workers can’t do certain hazardous tasks.
Employers: verify assignments before summer starts.
05/27/2026
📣Webinar: Updates to the Prevailing Wage Act 📣
Join us tomorrow (May 28) at 11 a.m. for a webinar that will cover recent legislative changes, the annual prevailing wage survey and the Employment of Illinois Workers on Public Works Act.
https://illinois.webex.com/illinois/j.php?MTID=mf7b3e9bbe1263b52c89cf2958d4d109a
05/26/2026
📣Webinar: Updates to the Prevailing Wage Act 📣
Join us at 11 a.m. on Thursday, May 28, for a webinar that will cover recent legislative changes, the annual prevailing wage survey and the Employment of Illinois Workers on Public Works Act.
https://illinois.webex.com/illinois/j.php?MTID=mf7b3e9bbe1263b52c89cf2958d4d109a
05/25/2026
| Monday | 8:30am - 5pm |
| Tuesday | 8:30am - 5pm |
| Wednesday | 8:30am - 5pm |
| Thursday | 8:30am - 5pm |
| Friday | 8:30am - 5pm |