Illinois § 25

Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 25, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 25.

Allowable work hours. Except as allowed under Section 30, no employer shall employ, allow, or permit a minor to work: (1) more than 18 hours during a week when school is in session; (2) more than 40 hours during a week when school is not in session; (3) more than 8 hours in any single 24-hour period; (4) between 7 p.m. and 7 a.m. from Labor Day until June 1 or between 9 p.m. and 7 a.m. from June 1 until Labor Day; or (5) more than 3 hours per day or more than 8 hours total of work and school hours on days when school is in session. (Source: P.A. 103-721, eff. 1-1-25.)

Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 25

What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 25 cover?

Section 25 is part of the Illinois Compiled Statutes, the codified statutory law of Illinois. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

How do I cite Illinois § 25?

A common citation format is "Illinois Compiled Statutes § 25" (Illinois). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.

Is this the official text of Illinois law?

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