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(WAND) - The Illinois Department of Labor is recognizing worker contributions and its ongoing efforts to uphold workers' rights statewide.

In a Sept. 1 press release, the IDOL shared highlights from its 2025 Labor Day Report, which are as follows:

  • IDOL recovered nearly $3 million in back wage payments and got almost $5 million in fines/penalties from employers that violated labor laws.
  • Minimum wage in the state increased to $15 an hour Jan. 1.
  • IDOL and the Attorney General's Office reached a child labor settlement addressing serious labor violations, resulting in a $4.5 million agreement to pay affected workers and improve compliance. 
  • Mid-size and large employers became required to provide information about anticipated pay and benefits in job postings through the Pay Transparency Act. 
  • IDOL's Informal Resolution and Mediation Unit resolved 460 wage claims for those owed small amounts of back wages.

The full report is available on the IDOL's website. 

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