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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
August 9, 2019
New statewide sexual harassment protections become lawCrain's Chicago Business
July 31, 2019
Gov. Pritzker signs wage history bill preventing employers from asking job applicants previous payABC 7 News
July 31, 2019
Gobernador Pritzker firma proyecto de ley que impide que los empleadores pregunten a los solicitantes sobre historial salarialUnivision Chicago
July 31, 2019
Pritzker signs law barring employers from asking applicants’ pay historyWGN News
Press Releases
September 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 OrdinanceJune 6th, 2019
Women Employed Celebrates Illinois Legislative Victories for Women and Families