Skip to Content

IL Department of Labor Welcome Page

Featured Articles

  1. Article number 1 - New Digital Wage Claim Form
  2. Article number 2 - Lt. Gov. Sanguinetti and IDOL celebrate Labor Day
  3. Article number 3 - Illinois Bicentenntial
  4. Article number 4 - Downstate IL Occupational Safety & Health Day 2018
  • Wage Claim New Online System - Effective October 10, 2018

    New Digital Wage Claim Form

    ​The Fair Labor Standards Division has a new smart form to help modernize the wage claim process. It can be used to file a claim for unpaid wages, vacation pay, bonuses, commissions, minimum wage, and/or overtime. The online complaint process is more effective and efficient as it guides workers to submit a complete wage claim in effort to avoid any delays in the processing of a claim.  
    Click here to access the new online form.
  • https://www2qa.illinois.gov/idol/PublishingImages/CurrentFocus/Labor Day 2017.jpg

    Lt. Gov. Sanguinetti and IDOL celebrate Labor Day

    ​In honor of Labor Day 2017, Lieutenant Governor Evelyn Sanguinetti joined Acting Director Joe Beyer at Becker Iron & Metal in Venice.

    "One of Illinois’ best assets is its workforce,” Lieutenant Governor Sanguinetti said. “Our Administration has made it a priority to attract and retain high-paying, high-quality jobs in Illinois."

    Read more by clicking here​.

  • https://www2qa.illinois.gov/idol/PublishingImages/CurrentFocus/rsz_bicentennial.jpg

    Illinois Bicentenntial

    ​Join the celebration! Illinois was admitted into the Union 200 years ago on December 3, 1818.

    Show that you're #IllinoisProud by commemorating the amazing people, places, and things in the Land of Lincoln! Learn more on how to participate at Illinois200.com​. 

  • https://www2qa.illinois.gov/idol/PublishingImages/CurrentFocus/DIOSHDay2018.jpg

    Downstate IL Occupational Safety & Health Day 2018

    ​To promote safety in the workplace, Lieutenant Governor Evelyn Sanguinetti joined employers and employees at the 27th Annual Downstate Illinois Occupational Safety and Health (DIOSH) Day Conference. 

    "The health and safety of our workers should always be a top priority," said Lieutenant Governor Sanguinetti. "We need to balance worker safety while creating a business climate where companies like the ones at DIOSH Day can compete and flourish."

    Learn more about DIOSH Day by clicking here.

Unpaid Wages

Wage Claim Form Goes Digital (Effective October 10, 2018)

The Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL) launched an online wage claim application to modernize the wage claim process. The online complaint process guides claimants through the steps to submit a complete and accurate claim. It also allows claimants to log-in and check the status of their wage claim at their convenience. In order to access the system, claimants will first need to create an Illinois Public ID account. Click here to create Illinois Public ID. The online wage claim form can be found at: Online Form To report any difficulties submitting a wage claim online form, please contact IDOL at 312-793-2800 or via e-mail at DOL.Questions@Illinois.gov.     

Scheduled Hearings/Audiencias Programadas
Please find all Wage Payment and Collection Act Hearings scheduled by the Illinois Department of Labor here. Encuentre audiencias programadas con el Departamento de Trabajo de Illinois sobre la Acta de Colección y Pago de Salario aquí.

Filing A Wage Claim
Can I file a Wage Claim?
How long do I have to file a claim? What documentation do I need?
Find out these answers and more in our FAQ.

I Filed A Wage Claim, What Do I Do Next?
How long does the process take? I have more information to provide the Department, what do I do? Is there a fax/emaill address?

How Does The Hearings Process Work?
Have a hearing coming up, but don't know what to bring? Will you require special assistance due to an impairment? How long will it take to receive a hearing judgement?

Employers
What does an employer have to do after receipt of a Notice of Wage Claim?

Conciliation and Mediation

Illinois Prevailing Wage Rates

Women and Minority Apprenticeship Survey

Section 9 Hearings
Where can I find the hearing notices/order for Prevailing Wage Section 9 hearings?

Annual ECA Report Submissions
Any contractor who has construction services performed for it by an individual, sole proprietorship or partnership that is not an employee of the contractor must file a report by April 30, 2018 with the Department of Labor.

Prevailng Wage Ordinance Submission

General Questions

Illinois Minimum Wage
What is the current/historical minimum wage in Illinois? What is the minimum they can pay a non-tipped employee? How much do you have to pay a 16-year-old tipped employee?
Payment Methods
Is it a violation of the Wage Payment and Collection Act to offer an employee the choice of payment of wages through a payroll card or direct deposit without the option of a check? Can they pay me in cash? What about Direct Deposit?

Complaints
Which complaints can I file with the Department of Labor? ¿Qué tipo de reclamos atiende el Departamento de Trabajo? Jakie skargi można złożyć w Departamencie Pracy?

Footer