Wage Payment and Collection Act

The Wage Payment and Collection Act establishes when, where and how often wages must be paid and prohibits deductions from wages or final compensation without the employee's consent. IDOL also provides assistance to workers in the collection of wages and final compensation including unused vacation pay, commissions, bonuses or other fringe benefits. State and federal government employees are exempt and cannot file claims under the Act.

• Illinois Wage Payment and Collection Act Information: (312) 793-2808
• Email: DOL.Wages@Illinois.gov

• See the law, 820 ILCS 115/1-16 (Legislative Website)
• IWPCA Amendment to Section 13.5
• Administrative Code, 56 Ill. Adm. Code 300 (Legislative Website)
• Online Wage Claim Form
• Printable Wage Claim Form | Spanish | Polish
• Certificate of Service Form
• Respondent Certificate of Service Form
• Entry of Appearance Form
• Wage Claim Process Diagram
• Wage Payment and Collection Act Penalties- Notice to Employers
• Electronic Payroll Debit/Credit Cards for Payment of Wages
• Hearings
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