Illinois Department of Labor Work Permits

Requiring employment certificates. The certificate confirms that a minor is old enough work (must be 14 years old except for models/actors), physically capable to do the job, and that the job will not interfere with the minor’s education;
Prohibiting work in hazardous occupations; and
Limiting work hours. All work before 7:00 am and after 7:00 pm is prohibited. However, work until 9:00 pm is allowed from June 1st through Labor Day

In order to apply, you must:

Complete the Work Permit Application;
Provide a letter of intent from the employer or have employer complete section III of the application;
Provide your school’s Principal’s Statement to Issuing Office on school letterhead, (sample included in work permit application link above),
Provide original social security card,
Provide proof of physical dated within 12 months; and
Provide a copy of official birth certificate

Bring all completed paperwork to the ROE Office – Monday through Friday between 8:00 am and 4:00 pm.

NOTE: Both, parent and student, must be present to complete this process.

ROE #21 has Department of Labor Issuing Officers available in each office. Please contact our office to schedule an appointment.

Work is Prohibited IN ANY CAPACITY:

On premises where liquor is served.
Occupations at filling or service stations, including the retail portion thereof.
Occupations requiring the use of power-driven machinery.
Most occupations in logging and saw milling.
Any occupation in construction, including demolition and repair.
Occupations involving the use of ladders, scaffolds, or their substitutes.
Occupations involving contact with moving vehicles.
Occupations involving laundry, dry-cleaning or rug cleaning equipment.
For a complete list please refer to the Child Labor Law, 820-ILCS 205/1-22.

Child Labor Hotline: 800.645.5784
Child Labor Law Information: 312.793.2804

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