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News
December 20, 2019
In the workplace, women have it worseCrain's Chicago Business
November 19, 2019
Commentary: Rachel Maddow and other debate moderators should challenge Democratic candidates on health, equity and safety for womenChicago Tribune
November 5, 2019
Advancing Inclusion Through Pay Equity: The ‘No Salary History’ Law and BeyondHR Leader
October 16, 2019
The wage gap is not (just) your mama’s problemThe Chicago Reader
September 30, 2019
A new Illinois law prohibits employers from asking job applicants for their pay history. Here’s what that means.Chicago Tribune
September 30, 2019
Ban on Use of Wage Histories Takes Effect in IllinoisBloomberg Law
September 27, 2019
Illinois’ new wage history law takes effect this weekend. Here’s what you need to know.Crain's Chicago Business
August 21, 2019
Joan Esposito: Live, Local, & Progressive with Sharmili Majmudar (1:06:00)WCPT 820 Radio
August 20, 2019
Commentary: It takes 20 months for a black woman to earn what a man earns in a year. We can fix that.Chicago Tribune
August 19, 2019
Schneider panel: Gender pay gap hurts individuals, this country’s economyChicago Tribune
Press Releases
January 3rd, 2020
Women Employed Announces Four New Board MembersSeptember 16th, 2019
Women Employed Offers Equal Pay Toolkit for Employers & Job SeekersJuly 31st, 2019
Governor Pritzker Signs ‘No Salary History’ Measure to Advance Pay EquityJuly 25th, 2019
Chicago City Council Votes Yes to Fair Workweek Ordinance