Illinois Department of Labor

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Part-time workers deserve the paid leave guaranteed by law.

After an Illinois township failed to provide it, IDOL took action—recovering $5,000 in penalties and securing paid-leave accrual for all part-time employees.

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Visit labor.illinois.gov/ to learn more about your rights on the job

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State offices reopen Monday.

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Your hard work deserves fair pay — every season. 💪

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Check the I-CASH site to see if you have unclaimed property.

icash.illinoistreasurer.gov/

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Read about some of the important work done at IDOL over the last year.

labor.illinois.gov/content/dam/...

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Read about it!

Earlier this year, IDOL recovered nearly half a million dollars for Illinois workers.

www.illinois.gov/news/release...

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Questions about labor law in Illinois?

Put them in the comments and we'll share the answers in upcoming posts.

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Illinois is committed to pay transparency and equity.

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New on the job and have questions about deductions from pay?

Check out our FAQ - labor.illinois.gov/faqs/deducti...

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Native women working full-time, year-round, were paid 58 cents, and all earners (including part-time and seasonal) were paid 53 cents for every dollar paid to non-Hispanic white men in 2024.

via AAUW

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Temp and day laborers — you have rights on the job.

Illinois law ensures fair pay, safe worksites, and transparency from staffing agencies. 💼

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Find out what's happening at IDOL. Sign up for our newsletter here: labor.illinois.gov/news/newslet...

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FACT: Employers in Illinois are required to provide pay stubs to employees each pay period.

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Whether you're a seasonal worker or full-time staff, you're owed at least the minimum wage.

That's not all - most workers who clock more than 40 hours in a week are due overtime pay and you're also entitled to a least a 20-minute break for every 7.5 hours worked.

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Freelance workers - know your rights:

✅ Get it in writing.

✅ Get paid on time.

✅ No retaliation.

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Under the Paid Leave for All Workers Act, you’ll earn 1 hour of paid leave for every 40 hours worked (up to 40 hours/year) and can use it for any reason.

Employers can either let it accrue or give it up front.

Check your company’s policy to see how they’re handling it.

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Everyone needs a break. 😌

In Illinois, the One Day Rest in Seven Act ensures most employees get:

🗓️ One day off each week
⏱️ A 20-minute meal break for every 7.5-hour shift

Know your rights

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IDOL is working for you.

Here's an example of how we recovered tens of thousands of dollars in unpaid wages for workers on a solar project.

www.illinois.gov/news/release...

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The Illinois Wage Payment and Collection Act ensures workers are paid in full and on time for all earned wages — including final paychecks, commissions, and bonuses.

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The Freelance Worker Protection Act protects Illinois freelancers by requiring written contracts and timely payment for their work.


Freelancers deserve the same respect as any worker — fair pay, on time.

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Putting in extra hours?

💪 In Illinois, most workers earn time-and-a-half for every hour over 40 in a workweek.

Looking for a job? Ensure the posting has the information required under Illinois law.

I stand with the @il-dol.bsky.social and this coalition of states in opposing this proposed change that would make workplaces in Illinois and across the country less safe for workers: tinyurl.com/3f55budc

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IDOL stands with the Illinois attorney general in opposing the proposed federal rollback of workplace safety protections.
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