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Child Labor Law

Child Labor Law Regulates the employment of workers under 16 years of age. The law protects children by (1) requiring employment certificates. The certificate confirms that a minor is old enough to work, physically capable to perform the job, and that the job will not interfere with the minor's education; (2) prohibiting work in hazardous occupations; and (3) limiting working hours. All work before 7 a.m. and after 7 p.m. is prohibited. However, work until 9 p.m. is allowed from June 1 through Labor Day.
Contact Number(s):
Child Labor Information: (312) 793-2804
Child Labor HOTLINE: (800) 645-5784 (toll free)
Forms/Links:
Forms are in Adobe PDF format
See the law, 820 ILCS 205/1-22 (Legislative Website)
Administrative Code, 56 Ill. Adm Code 250 (Legislative Website)
Child Labor Complaint Form
Obtaining a permit
Night Waiver for Child Actors Application
Child Labor Hours & Restrictions
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