Illinois Director of Labor
| Illinois Director of Labor | |
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| General information | |
| Office Type: | Non-partisan |
| Office website: | Official Link |
| Term limits: | None |
| Structure | |
| Length of term: | Serves at the governor's pleasure |
| Selection Method: | Appointed by the governor |
| Current Officeholder | |
| Name: | Joseph Costigan |
| Assumed office: | March 25, 2011 |
| Compensation: | $124,090 |
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Current officeholder
The current officeholder is Joseph Costigan. He was appointed by Gov. Pat Quinn (D) on March 25, 2011.[1]
Authority
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Duties
The mission is to promote and protect the rights, wages, welfare, working conditions, safety and health of Illinois workers through enforcement of the state labor laws, to safeguard the public through regulation of amusement rides, and to ensure compliance with all other labor standards.[2]
The department is responsible for the administration and enforcement of more than 20 labor and safety laws.[2]
Division
The department of labor is organized into the following major areas:[3]
- Fair Labor Standards
- Conciliation and Mediation
- Safety Inspection and Education
- Carnival and Amusement Ride Safety
- Equal Opportunity Workforce
- Legal
- Administration
Compensation
- See also: Compensation of state executive officers
2012
In 2012, the Illinois Director of Labor was paid an estimated $124,090. This figure comes from the Council of State Governments.
2010
In 2010, the Illinois Director of Labor was paid an estimated $124,100 according to the Council of State Governments.[4]
Contact information
Chicago Office
160 N. LaSalle Street, Suite C-1300
Chicago, IL 60601
Phone: 312-793-2800
Fax: 312-793-5257
TTY: 888-758-6053
Springfield Office
900 S. Spring Street
Springfield, IL 62704
Phone: 217-782-6206
Fax: 217-782-0596
Marion Office
2309 W. Main Street, Suite 115
Marion, IL 62959
Phone: 618-993-7090
Fax: 618-993-7258
See also
External links
References
- ↑ The Illinois Observer, "Gov. Pat Quinn Names New Illinois State Police, Labor Department Chiefs," March 25, 2011
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Illinois Department of Labor "Agency Information" Accessed December 20, 2012
- ↑ Illinois Department of Labor "About Us" Accessed December 20, 2012
- ↑ The Council of State Governments,"The Book of States 2010 Table 4.11," retrieved September 5, 2012
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