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IL SB3390
Bill
Status
1/9/2019
Primary Sponsor
Cristina Castro
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AI Summary
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Prohibits employers from screening job applicants based on wage or salary history, including requiring prior wages to meet minimum or maximum criteria or requesting wage disclosure as a condition of interview, consideration, or employment.
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Prohibits employers from seeking wage or salary history from current or former employers, with exceptions for publicly available records and internal promotions with the same employer.
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Prohibits requiring employees to sign contracts or waivers that prevent them from discussing or disclosing their wages with other employees.
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Establishes penalties including civil damages up to $10,000 for violations, injunctive relief, attorney's fees, and civil penalties ranging from $500-$5,000 per employee depending on employer size and offense number.
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Extends statute of limitations to 5 years from the date of violation for claims involving wage history inquiries and other prohibited employment practices.
Legislative Description
EQUAL PAY ACT-WAGE HISTORY
Last Action
Session Sine Die
1/9/2019