Domestic Workers’ Rights in Chicago
Domestic Workers in Chicago have a right to earn minimum wage, paid sick days, overtime pay, one day off per week, to be free from sexual harassment and starting January […]
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Highlights from Women Employed’s Wins in Illinois’ 2021 Spring Legislative Session
Join us in celebrating some major victories from the Illinois 2021 legislative session that were the direct result of tireless (virtual) advocacy our partners, our legislative champions, and the Women Employed team.
Advancing Racial Equity in Higher Education: Lessons from the States
While developing recommendations for how Illinois can take a comprehensive approach to racial equity in higher education, Women Employed conducted a landscape scan of states’ plans, policies, and initiatives to […]
2020 Annual Report
The working people now considered essential have been at the heart of Women Employed’s mission since 1973. And our work this year to advance equity for all has also been […]
2020 Voter Mobilization Toolkit
If you’ve completed the census and have registered to vote and you’re eager to do more to ensure that other people’s voices are represented, this resource guide was made especially […]
Advancing Racial Equity in Illinois Higher Education
Read our recommendations to close racial equity gaps in enrollment, completion, and affordability in Illinois higher education.
Illinois Paid Sick Days Activism Toolkit
No one should have to choose between their health—or even their life—and their livelihood. Yet 1.5 million Illinoisans lack the right to a single paid sick day. Take a few […]
Women Employed’s 2020 Priorities
Making college affordable, accessible, and equitable. Strengthening career pathways to family-sustaining wages. Improving job quality for all working people. Advancing gender equity at work. Read about Women Employed’s 2020 priorities.
2019 Annual Report
Victory. At Women Employed, when we celebrate a victory, it means more women are safe and respected at work. More people have access to the training and education they need to […]
No Salary History and Pay Equity Toolkit
On September 29th, 2019, Illinois’ new No Salary History Law takes effect, barring employers from seeking information about the past wages of job applicants during the hiring process. It’s a […]
It’s Native Women’s Equal Pay Day, Not Equal ‘Other’ Pay Day
How I Missed Out On Over $350,000 Working in Technology
Until all women have equal pay, let’s mark Equal Pay Day for all
How the Model Minority Myth Hurts Equal Pay Efforts
She Says: Melissa Souto
Women’s History Month is More Relevant Than Ever in 2018— That’s Both Good and Bad
She Says: Ambar Mentor-Truppa and Dinamarca Mentor
She Says: Lydia Bueschel
A Letter to Senator Durbin on the Kavanaugh Hearing
Almost a Year After #MeToo, There’s Still Further to Go
The Time to Act is Now: Let’s Tackle the Race Gap in Higher Education
Women Employed’s 2019 Illinois Women’s Agenda
6 Ways to Be a More Effective Advocate
I was asked about my past wages in a job interview. So what’s the problem?
Sexual Harassment
Explains what sexual harassment is, how it is defined by law, and what you can do if you are sexually harassed.