Illinois Employers Must Disclose Pay Info In Job Postings By 2025

According to a press release from the Illinois Department of Labor, a big change is set to take place in 3 months to disclose pay scales.

Beginning January 1, 2025, employers with 15 or more employees will be mandated to disclose pay scale and benefit information in job postings.

This requirement comes from an amendment to the Equal Pay Act of 2003, which was passed by the General Assembly and signed into law by Governor JB Pritzker in 2023.

A Step Toward Wage Equality

IDOL Director Jane Flanagan emphasized the importance of this legislation, stating, “Governor Pritzker and the General Assembly continue to take bold action toward eliminating gender and racial wage gaps.”

By increasing wage transparency, the law seeks to empower job seekers and create a more equitable workplace environment.

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Under the new law, individuals who find job postings that don't provide the required salary and benefit details are encouraged to file complaints with IDOL.

Pay transparency is the key to ending wage discrimination and ensuring every employee gets fair pay for a fair day’s work. A more transparent workplace that empowers employees is better for everyone. -State Rep. Mary Beth Canty (D-Arlington Heights)

Complaints must be submitted within one year of the violation, and individuals are advised to include links, pictures, or screenshots of the offending postings.

IDOL will notify employers of any complaints and set a deadline for them to rectify the issue.