JB Pritzker signed into law SB 3646 (the "Act"), repealing the state's prior child labor law and replacing it with the Child Labor Law of 2024. Minors applying for a performing, acting, or modeling work permit, will need proof of a Coogan Account.Bring all completed paperwork to the ROE Office. Minors aged 14 or 15 may work, but not without first obtaining an Employment Certificate from their local high school or school administration office. Learn about when children can start working, work permits, and the restrictions on the hours and types of work children can do. However, employers of any minor must obtain and keep on record proof of the child's age. Laws protect minors to ensure the workplace is safe and prevents you from neglecting school. For a minor child (ages 0-15 years of age) to be able to work in Illinois, he or she must be issued a work permit. Employers of minors must post a schedule stating the hours of work and time of the lunch period. Generally, employers are not allowed to hire children aged 13 and younger.