Download your free 2026 Illinois labor law posters.

Illinois expects companies to display both federal and state notices. Key posters cover topics such as paid family leave, public health rights, and discrimination & harassment. Some industries (for example food service or construction) may need additional postings under specific regulations. Learn more

The state's labor department offers free downloads of required posters. The official site posts printable PDFs, and many companies choose to buy consolidated wall charts from private vendors to ensure they don't miss any requirements.

Posters must be posted where workers commonly look, like breakrooms or near entrances. Electronic posting can supplement the wall posters for remote teams but does not replace them unless everyone works remotely. Remote employees should still be notified of their rights, typically via email or an intranet page.

Most posters are offered in English and Spanish, and the labor department may provide translations. The Illinois labor agency generally advises that notices should be provided in the language(s) understood by your staff.

Failure to comply can lead to fines or legal action from the labor department. Posters should be updated whenever laws change, such as annual wage adjustments to remain compliant with changing wage rates, discrimination laws and other statutory updates.

Illinois' Paid Leave for All Workers Act notice explains that workers earn up to 40 hours of paid leave per year, accruing one hour of paid leave for every 40 hours worked and that they may use leave for any reason without providing an explanation. Employers may front-load all 40 hours at the start of the year, and retaliation against employees for using paid leave is prohibited. The poster also advises that unused accrued leave carries over to the next year, describes penalties and complaint procedures, and states that the notice must be posted conspicuously at the workplace and on employer websites used to inform employees about benefits.