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bThe Department of Labor processes the following types of employment related complaints. You can visit any of the offices for the Department of Labor and submit a complaint in person. Depending upon the type of complaint, you may need to provide certain documents such as W-2, paystubs, and/or any other supporting documents verifying the complaint.

Fair Labor Standards Division

NEW ONLINE System - Minimum Wage, Overtime, Unpaid Wages Complaint Form
Wage Complaint English Form Wage Complaint Espanol Form Wage Complaint Form_Polski - Please be advised, claims that are e-mailed, mailed or faxed will experience longer than normal wait times for processing. If you have internet access, you are highly encouraged to file your wage claim using the Department’s on-line system for more efficient processing. Paper Filing or Downloading Forms - Minimum Wage, Overtime, Unpaid Wages Complaint Form. We do not recommend using your mobile device for these forms. Use a desk top or tablet. Adobe Reader Required.
Temporary Staffing Agency Complaint Form
Meal Period Violations, Six Day Week Complaint Form
Child Labor Complaint Form
Certificate of Service
Wage Claim Process Diagram

Conciliation and Mediation Division

Legal Division

Illinois OSHA

Safety and Health Hazard Complaint Form (Only employees of State and local government agencies are covered by the Occupational Safety and Health Act [820 ILCS 219/1-925])
Safety and Health Hazard Online Complaint Form

Amusement Ride and Public Safety Division

Unsafe Conditions and Operating Permit Complaint Form

Other Inquiries

Listed below are inquiries or areas of concern that do not fall under the jurisdiction of the Illinois Department of Labor. For answers regarding those inquiries and concerns, please contact the appropriate government agency directly. Contact information for other government agencies are listed below.

Employee Benefits (ERISA/COBRA/Retirement/Pensions)

U.S. Department of Labor - Employee Benefits Security Administration
(312) 353-0900

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

U.S. Department of Labor - Wage and Hour Division
(866) 487-9243

Workplace Safety and Health (private sector)

U.S. Department of Labor - OSHA Regional Office
(312) 353-2220

Employment Discrimination

Illinois Department of Human Rights
(312) 814-6200

Union Labor Practice

Illinois Labor Relations Board (ILRB)
(217) 785-3155

Minimum Wage

Illinois Department of Labor enforces the state minimum wage of $9.25 per hour. Some local units of government may enforce a different minimum wage.

Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection
(312) 744-6060

Cook County Minimum Wage
(312) 603-1100

Nurse (RN/LPN) License Lookup

Illinois Department of Professional Regulation
(888) 473-4858