Minor labor laws are in place to provide safeguards for people under 18 who are employed and, generally, still attending school. Child Labor Law regulates employment of workers under 16 years of age.The law protects children by: requiring employment certificates. Child Labor Law requires an Illinois Department of Labor work permit for workers under 16 years of age. All 14 and 15 year old workers in Virginia are required to obtain an Employment Certificate (Work Permit) prior to performing any work. Illinois HB 4867. Discrimination. Amends the Illinois Human Rights Act to prohibit discrimination based on reproductive health decisions. Eligibility: Employees who have worked for at least 12 months with 1,250 hours in the last year. Use Form I9 to verify the identity and employment authorization of individuals hired for employment in the United States. Does a teen need to have a work permit or certificate to work in Illinois?