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IL SB3390

Bill

Status

Failed

1/9/2019

Primary Sponsor

Cristina Castro

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Origin

Senate

100th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Prohibits requiring employees to sign contracts or waivers that prevent them from discussing or disclosing their wages with other employees.

  • 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.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Assignments5/3/2018
Labor2/27/2018
Assignments2/16/2018

Full Bill Text

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