Business & Work
Working as a child
Learn more about Illinois laws in place regarding children working.
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Information on how old children must be to work legally and kinds of work minors can do.
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Steps to file a complaint with Illinois Department of Human Rights from when to file and how long the process takes.
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Steps to file a complaint with Chicago Commission on Human Relations from mediation to how long the process takes.
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Starting 7/1/2024, a minor under 16 who is featured in a family member's online content that makes money is entitled to records of how much money the family member makes off the content and a portion of the compensation.
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