Illinois Sets New Standard with Enhanced Child Labor Law Taking Effect in 2025
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — In a significant move to tighten regulations on child labor, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has enacted the Child Labor Law of 2024, set to replace the state’s previous legislation on the employment of minors. Effective January 1, 2025, the new law aims to enhance the protection of minors in the workforce, ensuring their health, safety, welfare, and access to education are prioritized. While some states have recently relaxed restrictions on child labor, the Illinois law moves in the opposite direction by implementing stricter controls. The legislation introduces both civil and criminal penalties … Read more