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Illinois hazardous orders for minors
Federal FLSA defines 17 Hazardous Occupations Orders (HO-1 to HO-17) that prohibit minors under 18 from working in specific dangerous jobs. Every state — including Illinois — incorporates the full federal list by reference. On top of that floor, Illinois layers 1 addition enforced under Illinois Child Labor Law of 2024, 820 ILCS 206/1 et seq..
Quick facts
- Federal HOs
- 17 (HO-1 to HO-17)
- Illinois additions
- 1
- Min age for HO work
- 18 (HO-2 / HO-7: 17 with carve-outs)
- Enforced by
- School superintendent or designated issuing officer
- State statute
- Illinois Child Labor Law of 2024, 820 ILCS 206/1 et seq.
- Last verified
Federal hazardous orders that apply in Illinois
All 17 federal HOs apply in Illinois by operation of the FLSA (29 CFR Part 570 Subpart E) and the § 218(a) “more protective” clause. Illinois's own code re-lists 4 of them by name — the remainder are still binding through federal incorporation.
Re-listed in Illinois code
- 29 CFR Part 570All federal hazardous orders HO-1 through HO-17
- HO-10Operating power-driven meat-processing machines
- HO-16Roofing operations and work on or about a roof
- HO-17Excavation operations
See the full federal HO-1 to HO-17 list with plain-English summaries →
Illinois additions on top of the federal floor
These prohibitions are unique to Illinois or go further than the federal floor. They're enforced under Illinois Child Labor Law of 2024, 820 ILCS 206/1 et seq. by School superintendent or designated issuing officer.
- Door-to-door sales for minors under 16820 ILCS 205/2.1
Where to verify Illinois's hazardous-orders enforcement
When the FLSA federal floor and Illinois state rules conflict, the stricter standard applies (FLSA § 218(a)). If you're an employer unsure whether a specific task is allowed, or a parent / minor who suspects a violation, contact the state labor agency directly through the links below.