As Illinois advances its commitment to employee-friendly workplace legislation, employers should take note of several significant changes introduced this year. Specifically, Illinois has joined the list of states implementing new pay transparency and job opportunity disclosure requirements, created new obligations for pay stub recordkeeping and employee access, and introduced new guidelines for handling employee personnel record requests. Below is a breakdown of what you need to know to stay compliant:
1. New Pay Transparency Obligations
Amendments to the Illinois Equal Pay Act of 2003 mandate the disclosure of pay scales and benefits in job postings and promotion opportunities, as well as strict recordkeeping rules. Employers must ensure that job postings, whether internally or externally posted, align with these requirements.
Who Is Subject to These Requirements?
The law applies to a wide range of employers, including individuals, partnerships, corporations, associations, businesses, and trusts with 15 or more employees, regardless of whether those employees are located inside or outside of Illinois. However, the requirements are limited to positions that either:
What Do Covered Employers Need to Do?
Employers must include the following in any job postings for new jobs or promotions:
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