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IL Department Of Labor Prepares For 'No Salary History' Rollout

A measure in Illinois could soon ban employers from asking about salary history during job interviews. Lawmakers approved the plan and it is now on Governor J-B Pritzker's desk awaiting his signature.
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A measure in Illinois could soon ban employers from asking about salary history during job interviews. Lawmakers approved the plan and it is now on Governor J-B Pritzker's desk awaiting his signature.

The Illinois Department of Labor is gearing up to help business owners with the new ‘no salary history’ law, which takes effect Sept. 29. The measure prohibits employers from asking applicants what they made in a previous job. 

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Under the measure, asking about salary history as a way to determine pay could result in a fine. 

Michael Kleinik, director of the Illinois Department of Labor, said he's taking the necessary steps to educate employers and help them avoid those penalties. 

“Most companies would have to redo their application process. Probably most applications ask what the past salary is, so they have to get away from that.”

In case of a violation, the Illinois Department of Labor would investigate.​ 

Kleinik said there is additional information on their website. A hotline is available at 312-793-6797 to help answer questions. Kleinek said he’s also working on preparing workshops and other outreach events across the state. 

“We’re here to answer your questions. We'd rather have people in compliance, than I would have to penalize someone for being out of compliance," Kleinik said. 

Advocates of the law say the measure will help close the gender and racial wage gap and help people get compensation based on skill and experience.

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Daisy reports on various assignments for NPR Illinois. She graduated from the Public Affairs Reporting master’s degree program at the University of Illinois Springfield, where she spent time covering the legislative session for NPR Illinois' Illinois Issues. Daisy interned then researched for the Chicago Reporter. She obtained an associate degree in French language from Harry S Truman College and a bachelor's degree in communications from the Illinois Institute of Technology. Before coming to Springfield, Daisy worked in communication roles for several Chicago non-profits. Daisy is from Chicago where she attended Lane Tech High School.
Daisy Contreras
Daisy reports on statehouse issues for our Illinois Issues project. She's currently a Public Affairs Reporting graduate program student at the University of Illinois Springfield. She graduated from the Illinois Institute of Technology with an associates degrees from Truman College. Daisy is from Chicago where she attended Lane Tech High School.