(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.

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