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Fair Pay: Illinois

Fair Pay requirements for other states

Federal law and guidance on this subject should be reviewed together with this section.

Author: Brightmine Editorial Team

Summary

  • Illinois has several laws that prohibit pay discrimination on the basis of certain protected characteristics. See Equal Pay Laws.
  • Illinois requires certain employers to submit data about the compensation of their employees to the state Department of Labor. See Pay Data Reporting.
  • A pay transparency law will take effect in Illinois on January 1, 2025. See Pay Transparency.
  • Illinois employers are prohibited from inquiring into or relying upon an applicant's salary history. See Salary History Inquiries.
  • Employees have the right to discuss and disclose their wages without retaliation. See Employee Wage Disclosure Rights.
  • Localities including Champaign, Chicago and Cook County have requirements pertaining to fair pay. See Local Requirements.