State lawmakers built Illinois’ record $55.2 billion budget for 2026 on gimmicks, one-time fixes and piecemeal tax hikes.

“These new amendments are another step forward in Illinois’ continued efforts to close wage gaps through pay equity and transparency,” said Illinois Department of Labor Director Jane Flanagan.

The new pay transparency requirements under the Illinois Equal Pay Act apply to all employers with 15 or more employees. This figure includes all employees, full- or part-time, within or outside ...

ROCKFORD, Ill - The Illinois Department of Labor is reminding employers and job seekers, starting January 1, 2025 businesses with 15 or more employees must include full transparency of pay scale ...

As Illinois recovers, transparency offers a crucial opportunity to rebalance economic security. Salary transparency-regulated states provide encouraging evidence. In Colorado, where similar ...

The law will also apply to businesses hiring for remote work positions in Illinois. “When employers aren’t transparent about pay, gender and racial wage gaps widen, costing women and people of ...

Are there other states that have pay transparency laws? Yes, Illinois will join such states as California, Colorado, Hawaii, Minnesota, New York, New Jersey, Vermont and Washington that have pay ...

The Illinois Hotel & Lodging Association is neutral on the measure but is engaged in negotiations. “The hotel industry supports efforts to increase price transparency for guests, including ...