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New Illinois Law Prohibits Asking Job Applicants for Salary History

New Illinois Law Prohibits Asking Job Applicants for Salary History

On September 29, 2019, new amendments to the Illinois Equal Pay Act of 2003 went into effect. 

Under the new amendments, employers and employment agencies can still ask you about your salary requirements or expectations.  And if you are applying for a new job with your current employer, they can access and consider your salary history.

Beyond the above, there are important new restrictions about the use of salary histories in the hiring process….