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News
October 16, 2019
The wage gap is not (just) your mama’s problem
The 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 Illinois
Bloomberg 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 economy
Chicago Tribune
August 9, 2019
New statewide sexual harassment protections become law
Crain's Chicago Business
July 31, 2019
Gov. Pritzker signs wage history bill preventing employers from asking job applicants previous pay
ABC 7 News
July 31, 2019
Gobernador Pritzker firma proyecto de ley que impide que los empleadores pregunten a los solicitantes sobre historial salarial
Univision Chicago
July 31, 2019
Pritzker signs law barring employers from asking applicants’ pay history
WGN News
July 31, 2019
Pritzker firma ley para combatir la discriminación salarial
Telemundo Chicago
July 31, 2019
Law banning salary history will be life-changing for workers
Crain's Chicago Business
July 18, 2019
Chicago News Report, July 15: Protest in Support of Equal Pay for Women Soccer Players (starts at 18:45)
Medill News Service
July 16, 2019
Soccer fans, activists rally at U.S. Soccer headquarters for equal pay
Chicago Tribune