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Date: 10/15/2025

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Farm worker issues

Resources to help people who work on farms and similar places.

Rights of migrant farm workers and day laborers
Information on rights of people working on farms, including safety, transportation, health, food, taxes, and pay.
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Does my employer have to pay me minimum wage?
Learn about federal and state minimum wage laws.
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Getting vacation time, severance pay, or sick pay
You are not entitled to vacation time, severance pay, or sick pay unless you have a contract with your employer. The Paid Leave for All Workers Act provides paid leave that can be used for any reason.
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Wage claim application - IDOL
Use this program to complete the forms to file a claim for unpaid wages in Illinois.
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How far back can I collect my unpaid wages?
Illinois law allows you to recover up to 3 years of wages you were not paid for and receive interest on those wages.
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My rights as a domestic worker
Learn about what a domestic worker is, and what their rights are for minimum wage, workers' compensation, getting paid for travel and overtime, and taking breaks.
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Labor law: Representation and collective-bargaining matters
A lawyer resource on labor law representation and collective bargaining, covering National Labor Relations Board jurisdiction, negotiations, and enforcement of collective-bargaining agreements.
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