Illinois Poised to Become Latest State to Mandate Pay Transparency
Highlights
Pay transparency laws continue to gain momentum across the country, encouraging open dialogue about compensation during recruitment
If the legislation is signed into law as expected, Illinois will amend its Equal Pay Act, effective Jan.1, 2025, requiring employers to disclose pay scale and benefits in job postings
Employers should consider taking the appropriate steps to ensure compliance with applicable disclosure requirements
On May 17, 2023, House Bill 3129 passed both houses of the Illinois legislature. The bill is expected to be signed into law by Gov. J.B. Pritzker and go into effect on Jan. 1, 2025. Illinois will then join a growing number of states that have enacted or are currently considering pay transparency laws that are intended to address discrimination and eliminate pay disparity.
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