Pay Transparency in Illinois 🇺🇸
Illinois's strong pay transparency law applies when:
- the employer has 15 employees or more;
- the role can be hired in Illinois (with a physical presence in Illinois);
- the position is outside Illinois, but reports to an office or non-remote supervisor located in Illinois;
The employer must disclose:
- the pay range
- the benefits
Disclosure must happen:
- in the job posting
- on request from applicant
Review the legislation.
Report a violation by making a complaint online to the Illinois Department of Labor.
The penalty for violations is a notice to cure, followed by fines escalating from a maximum of $500 to a maximum of $10,000.
This summary may not capture all nuances of the legislation. Review guidance from Illinois to confirm compliance.