Fair Pay: Illinois
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 Aurora, Champaign, Chicago and Cook County have requirements pertaining to fair pay. See Local Requirements.