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State program allowing persons who have determined they are problem gamblers to self-exclude themselves from all Illinois casinos.
Monitors and enforces standards and regulatory policies for telecommunications; passenger motor transportation and moving companies; manufactured homes, modular homes and recreational vehicles; grain warehouses; and natural gas.

Handles complaints regarding utility service providers.
Protects wages and working conditions of Illinois workers by enforcing employment laws. Responds to workplace concerns and complaints
The Commission investigates, mediates and, if warranted, adjudicates violations of the Cook County Human Rights Ordinance that protects all people in the County from discrimination and harassment in employment, public accommodations, housing, credit transactions, and County facilities, programs and services.

Services

Accessibility Related Standards/Legislation Compliance
Employment Discrimination Assistance
Customer Service Discrimination Assistance
Housing Discrimination Assistance
Regulates interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite and cable.
Public Utilities Bureau: Advocates on behalf of Illinois ratepayers before regulatory bodies, the courts and the General Assembly to ensure that public utilities provide vital services at fair rates.
Jurisdiction covers all radio transmitters including broadcasting, land mobile, amateur, and citizens band services. Also have information for self-help in solving interference problems to home entertainment equipment. For further information contact FCC.

Services

Regulations/Standards
Consumer Education
Consumer Complaints
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF LABOR services include:

NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS BOARD administers the nation's principal labor law designed to protect the rights of employees, in the private sector and U.S. Postal Service, to engage or not to engage in union or other concerted actions.

WAGE AND HOUR LAW administers and enforces the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, commonly known as the Wage and Hour Law which establishes a minimum wage, overtime, and child labor regulations for employment in Interstate Commerce or production of goods for Interstate Commerce, and certain enterprises which have any employees so engaged in Interstate Commerce.

OTHER: Also administers the Federal Wage Garnishment Law which restricts the amount of earnings which may be garnished and prohibits termination on account of a single indebtedness. Also administers the Davis-Bacon and related acts and Contract Work hours Standards Act. These acts relate to Federal or Federally Financed Construction. In addition, The Service Contracts Act provides minimum wages and fringe benefits for service employees employed by contractors having contracts with the United States. Also, the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993. Information is furnished to employers, employees, and the general public on the provisions of these acts. Investigations are made to determine compliance.

BRANCH OFFICES: Davenport, Sioux City and Cedar Rapids.

Services

Labor Organizations
Regulations/Standards
Labor Relations
Helps qualifying individuals with completing an application for the Medical Cannabis Registry Program. Staff can also assist individuals with renewal and extension applications.
Regulates legal trade in controlled drugs and responsible for law enforcement relating to narcotics, marijuana, depressants and stimulants.
Regulates adequacy, safety of operation, rates of utilities, mobile and modular homes construction standards.
The American Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in employment, State and local government, public accommodations, commercial facilities, transportation and telecommunications. Provides information about regulations and compliance as it relates to the ADA.

Services

Accessibility Related Standards/Legislation Compliance
Ensures employer compliance with wage and hour law (minimum wage and overtime), child labor, wage garnishment, Polygraph Protection and Family Medical Leave Act.
Protects consumers from hazardous or harmful consumer goods through enforcement of laws that establish standards for the safety and effectiveness of food and drug.
Inspections of all restaurants, food stores, processors and warehouses regarding sanitation, hygiene and food protection. Technical assistance is provided, including the review of plans for new establishments to insure proper equipment and construction, and the Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) review of food preparation. Complaints are investigated, including those involving potential foodborne illnesses. The Program is advised by the Food Advisory Committee, which is composed of industry representatives and other citizens.

Provides food handler/manager education and permitting.
Fosters, promotes, and develops the welfare of the wage earners, job seekers, and retirees of the United States.

Services

Labor Standards and Practices
Federal Government Agencies/Departments