Illinois Department of Labor
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The official account of the Illinois Department of Labor.
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All employers in Illinois are barred from asking for, or using, an applicant’s prior history of pay, wages, salary and benefits in employment or pay processes.
The Illinois Equal Pay Act aims to ensure that employers do not pay employees who are doing the same or substantially similar work differently due to their sex, or their race if the lesser-paid employee is Black.
The Illinois Equal Pay Act requires that employers with 15 or more employees that make specific job postings must include a position’s pay scale and benefits in all internal and external job postings.
According to the AAUW, Black women working full-time, year-round were paid 65 cents, and all earners (including part-time and seasonal workers) were paid 63 cents for every dollar paid to non-Hispanic white men in 2024.
It's Equal Pay Week here at IDOL. Tomorrow is Black Women's Equal Pay Day. Learn about what Illinois is doing to close the pay gap. labor.illinois.gov/laws-rules/c...
Temperatures remain high to close out the workweek. Stay safe outside.
The words of the day: Rest. Water. Shade. Stay safe outside. It's another hot one.
It's going to be another hot one - temperatures will feel like they're over 100°F. Stay safe!
Timely pay is the law in Illinois. The Wage Payment and Collection Act establishes when, where and how often wages must be paid and prohibits deductions from wages or final compensation without the employee's consent.
Young workers have rights on the job. ✔️Employment certificates required 🚫No hazardous jobs 🕘Limited work hours
FACT: High humidity reduces the body’s ability to cool itself through sweat. FICTION: Drinking lots of water alone will prevent heat‑related illness.
When in doubt about how to approach working in extreme heat, keep three things in mind: rest, water, shade.
Public Works superintendent? Plan for the heat. ✔️Rest, water, shade ✔️Work around the heat when possible - early in the day or later in the evening ✔️Allow for extra breaks
Know the signs Heat Exhaustion ✔️High temperature, but below 104° F ✔️Dizzy, lightheaded ✔️Heavy sweating Heat Stroke ✔️Temperature 104° F or higher ✔️Altered mental state ✔️Rapid, strong pulse
We're focusing on heat safety this week. Working outside? Know the signs before it becomes an emergency. Here are a few: ✔️Heavy sweating ✔️Cramping ✔️Cold, pale, clammy skin
State offices are closed Friday in observance of Independence Day.
Temperatures are expected to remain in the 90s through the rest of the week, but it's going to feel hotter than 100°F. If you're working outside, remember rest, water, shade.
Temp workers have rights on the job. Illinois law requires day and temporary labor agencies to provide important information about assignments, pay, and workplace safety. Workers should always ask questions if something seems unclear - labor.illinois.gov/laws-rules/f...
Temperatures are in the 90s today but it's going to feel hotter. Remeber - Rest. Water. Shade.
Keep compliance strong when it comes to trench safety. • Verify correct protective systems are installed each day. • Ensure trench edges are stable and free from surcharge loads. • Confirm shielding, shoring, or sloping still meets requirements.
Be weather aware. Temperatures this high can be deadly. If you're working outside, remember - rest, water, shade.
Most Illinois employees are entitled to at least one day of rest every calendar week, along with meal breaks during longer shifts. Employers and workers alike should understand protections under the One Day Rest in Seven Act. labor.illinois.gov/odrisa
When workers in Illinois aren't being paid what they're owed, IDOL steps in to resolve the problem. See how - www.illinois.gov/news/release...
Construction workers on public works projects are covered by the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act, helping ensure workers receive the proper wage rates and fringe benefits for their trade and region. See how IDOL is working for you: www.illinois.gov/news/release...
The "competent person" is essential to safe excavation. • Conduct daily inspections of trenches and protective systems. • Identify hazards and have full authority to stop work. • Be trained in soil classification and protective systems. • Document all findings and corrective actions.
Equal pay matters. Illinois law prohibits paying workers differently based on sex or race for substantially similar work. Transparency and fairness help build stronger workplaces for everyone.
